What is Transferring: Definition and 119 Discussions

An electron transfer flavoprotein (ETF) or electron transfer flavoprotein complex (CETF) is a flavoprotein located on the matrix face of the inner mitochondrial membrane and functions as a specific electron acceptor for primary dehydrogenases, transferring the electrons to terminal respiratory systems such as electron-transferring-flavoprotein dehydrogenase. They can be functionally classified into constitutive, "housekeeping" ETFs, mainly involved in the oxidation of fatty acids (Group I), and ETFs produced by some prokaryotes under specific growth conditions, receiving electrons only from the oxidation of specific substrates (Group II).ETFs are heterodimeric proteins composed of an alpha and beta subunit (ETFA and ETFB), and contain an FAD cofactor and AMP. ETF consists of three domains: domains I and II are formed by the N- and C-terminal portions of the alpha subunit, respectively, while domain III is formed by the beta subunit. Domains I and III share an almost identical alpha-beta-alpha sandwich fold, while domain II forms an alpha-beta-alpha sandwich similar to that of bacterial flavodoxins. FAD is bound in a cleft between domains II and III, while domain III binds the AMP molecule. Interactions between domains I and III stabilise the protein, forming a shallow bowl where domain II resides.
Mutation in ETFs can lead to deficiency of passing reducing equivalent of FADH2 to electron transport chain, causing Glutaric acidemia type 2

View More On Wikipedia.org
Recent contents Top users
  1. I

    Transferring from CA CC to Caltech/MIT

    Hello I don't post often here but I'm an avid reader of the board. Well I'll get to the point. I will be a CA CC student this coming fall. I was wondering what one would need to do besides the obvious, (getting high grades on science/math classes) in order to increase one's odds of being...
  2. S

    Transferring electronic signal (or lack thereof) into mechanical effect

    Hi, I need a little help trying to determine the possibility of incorporating touch and motion sensor technology in material like rubber, plastic or glass. My question is as follows: Is it possible to incorporate touch and motion sensor technology in material like rubber, plastic or glass...
  3. R

    Programs Major and Transferring Info Needed

    I was wondering if I could go to a 4 year university for 2 years instead of 4. Can I do all my GER's at that 2 year university, then transfer to a more prestigious school and declare a major there? Will that be a good idea? Because the university I'm planning on attending for 2 years doesn't...
  4. C

    Should I transfer? Is transferring LATE frowned upon?

    I'm a sophomore chemistry/math major at a SMALL school that does not offer engineering or physics as a major. However, I did research projects the past 2 summers in biophysics and optical related projects. I realized that I REALLY enjoyed the chemical engineering and physics aspects of the...
  5. Z

    Thinking of transferring (Mech. Eng.)

    I am currently a mechanical engineering student at a Canadian university and what I have experienced thus far is leaving a sour taste in my mouth. A year and a half in and the only lab I have is mechanical drawing, however, we don't even get to enjoy taking apart the objects we are drawing--we...
  6. R

    Schools Very concerned about transferring to four year university

    Hello everyone! I am having a bit of an anxiety stricken moment and would really love some advice. I apologize in advance if I type a bit lengthy, as I am quite expressive in real life... I am currently an undergrad student at a local community college in my city. I received my...
  7. J

    Advice on Switching from Physics to Engineering: Transferring from LAC

    This year I am a freshman at a top ten liberal arts college in the U.S. with a strong physics department. In case you need a little reference material on my academic background my fall semester GPA was 3.4 and my SAT scores from high school (reading & math) where a combined 1350. I am posting on...
  8. P

    Debt or No Debt? Transferring for a Physics Degree

    I am currently in my second semester at a university with a small physics department (4-6 professors, 40 undergraduates and 0 graduates). It’s cheap enough that if I stay here till I graduate I probably will have no debt or maybe 1-2,000, but I’m considering transferring. Right now I have about...
  9. S

    Transferring Matter between Bubble Universes

    Hello everyone, First - apologies if this is the wrong subforum for this question, I wasn't quite sure where it belonged. Thanks to everyone last summer who helped me with my science-fiction novel "Mindjammer", where I had some questions on solar shades - the feedback everyone provided me...
  10. N

    Schools Transferring for Aerospace Engineering: Is it Worth It?

    Full title: I am in a school with a concentrated aerospace engineering degree. Should I transfer to a school that has an full aerospace engineering major? Outline of situation: - Rutgers University (New Brunswick Campus). - In-state student. - Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in...
  11. V

    Transferring Doctuments and Pictures via Flashdrive

    Hello Physics Forums! I just got a new laptop, and I'm trying to transfer a lot of my word documents, powerpoints, spreadsheets and other documents to my new computer through an old flash drive. My concern is that I will accidentally transfer a virus in the process. I replaced my old...
  12. B

    22 years old. Need advice on what to do with my low GPA and transferring out of CC.

    I'm majoring in electrical engineering right now. My GPA is currently at around a 3.0-3.15. I lacked motivation all throughout my entire academic career. It's only been recent that I have been trying harder. I applied to many UC's already, but I know there isn't really much hope there since...
  13. O

    Schools Transferring out of a community college to pursue a Physics Degree

    Hey guys! Basically I'm at the stage where I'm looking for a four year institution to transfer to. I currently attend a community college named Northern Virginia Community College and so far I have applied to an in state university - the University of Virginia. As some background...
  14. D

    Would transferring be worth it?

    I am going back to school to finish a degree in physics. I go to a tier 2 state school in the midwest, and was planning on transferring to the bigger tier 1 school in the same state (has more funding, bigger physics department). I figured having my degree from there would look better and help...
  15. D

    Transferring from Comm to Physics

    Hey everyone, well I was originally writing a big long story about this but it was getting really bloated and over the top so here is my condensed version, I think you'll get the general idea. -Really lazy throughout school, carried by intelligence -Originally going for business/econ...
  16. S

    Transferring OUT of Engineering

    Is there anything engineering credits can count towards? I have 85 hours of Colo Mines Engineering core classes; none major specific. I also have 19 hours through University of Utah through NOLS; most of which are at the 300 level (see below). I have everything I need right now-ideal job...
  17. L

    Transferring vs. Reaching High

    Hi, first-time poster here. I'm far from a stellar student, but I'm really interested in nuclear engineering. However, NucEng is usually only available at rather big universities. My GPA and SAT's, as well as my EC's are probably not going to get me into a university with NucE, or at least it...
  18. U

    Schools Planning on transferring schools, which classes to take for prep?

    Hi all, I have really enjoyed this forum and I appreciate all the interaction. I am planning to transfer to a different EE program (Great reputation, and a lot closer) and I am trying to plan my courses for next semester. Just wanted to see if anyone had any input. I am definitely taking...
  19. A

    Transferring to a UC school from out of state.

    Hello I was wondering if anyone who knows about UC schools (especially Santa Barbara), could tell me what my chances are for transferring there. -I am however out of state, I go to Hudson Valley Community College in New York. -I have a 3.33 overall GPA and a 4.0 major GPA (Physics)...
  20. streeters

    Problems transferring grades between countries?

    Gah. I study in the UK. We have a grade system here: 40% = pass 50% = 2:2 60% = 2:1 70% = 1st I have average mark of 78% and am the top of my year by a few per cent. I apply to Australian university for PhD, where their grade system is: 50% = pass 65% = credit 75% = dist...
  21. 1

    Transferring right before graduation

    Is it generally considered acceptable to attend a lower end/easier university for the majority of one's curriculum, then to transfer to a "higher end" university later on to get the degree from them solely because it looks better? Had to ask, because that's what people see me as doing currently..
  22. Loren Booda

    Transferring a program from one computer's Start menu to another's

    I seek to transfer a program from the Start menu of my old computer to the Start menu of my new computer. Of all the files which transferred from my old computer to my new one, this one was apparently left out. My old computer has only floppy disk, and the new, only CD. Is there a hardwire...
  23. A

    Which SUNY schools are best for transferring to for a Ph.D in Physics?

    So I'm studying at a community college majoring in Physics. My ultimate goal is to get my Ph.D in physics (not quite sure yet in what field), but I plan on transferring to a SUNY (State University of New York) school to cut out some expensives. My question is however would a SUNY school be a...
  24. D

    Transferring data to/from older TI

    I have a TI-86, which uses the older 1/8 inch connection. I would like to be able to back up the data (programs and constants I've defined) to my PC in case the TI gets wiped. I would also like to be able to write programs on my PC and then transfer them to the TI. Today I ordered a cable to...
  25. S

    Programs Questions about transferring from a PHD program in Physics to Audio Engineer

    Hi, I am a first year PHD student in physics at a top ten university. I finished my undergraduate degree at a Liberal Arts college (hence, my degree was a Bachelors of the Arts) in math and physics. I didn't do too poorly during my first semester (I got a B average), but I decided that I want...
  26. T

    Understanding Energy Transferring

    I do a lot of random thinking - and to disclaim myself, I have no formal education on any physics. Everything I know is self-taught, so bare with me. The question I might ask my very well be worded wrong and sound stupid. My main question is: From what I understand - the sun(and other stars)...
  27. S

    Schools Making the Right Choice: Staying or Transferring for a Physics Degree

    I am currently a physics major at a mediocre local university(Coastal Carlina University) and I intend to get a Ph.D. in physics. Would it be better for me to stay here, and concentrate on a high GPA in the most advanced classes possible, or to transfer to a better university for my...
  28. A

    Electric vs Magnetic Field: Transferring Energy

    I just want to clarify whether electric field is the one which can transfer its energy to some object while magnetic field cannot. If yes, how come magnetic field cannot transfer its energy?
  29. K

    Schools Transferring between graduate schools

    Hi, I need information or advice on transferring to another university. I am a graduate student and next fall will be the start of my third year. I finished my courses with good GPA and I am starting to study QFT. The problem is that my university is very strong in Condensed matter and...
  30. C

    Schools Transferring to another university ( engineering)

    Hi i will be attending Ottawa university in the fall and would like to transfer out to waterloo or u of t, how does the transfer credits work i don't want to start from 1st year again , secondly i know waterloo/ u of t are rigorous programs, so do you think they would make me repeat at least 1...
  31. G

    Mechanical engineering graduate transferring to civil engineering

    i completed my mechanical engineering degree in 2004. having spent a while backpacking i returned and have been working for a friends civil engineering company as a labourer. i spent a while thinking about retraining after i got back and am now looking to study civil engineering. I am interested...
  32. J

    Transferring data from old data base to Access

    Hi, I have a friend who has a friend who has a data base of 20000+ enteries. This data base was constructed using something called D base nearly twenty years ago. Now, they want to know is it possible to transfer the 20000 odd enteries to a modern data base without having to type in the...
  33. M

    Transferring bits using the square well

    I realize there are several practical problems with what I say below, but my question is if anything is _theoretically_ wrong with this. I'm just thinking of the problem in 1 dimension right now and ignoring the interaction potential between the particles and people involved (I don't think...
  34. 1

    Programs Transferring MS Coursework for PHD: EE Signal Processing

    Say I enter PHD w/ an outside MS. What percentage of coursework can I usually transfer? How many semesters classes need I retake? I'm thinking of an MS in signal processing in EE, if that makes any difference. thanks.
  35. M

    Transferring Files Securely with SFTP & PuTTy

    Hi guys, recently a server that I have data on inverted its firewall and turned on normal FTP, only allowing SFTP. Typically I log into the server cluster (linux) via PuTTy and SCP the files onto that server (windows). I then just open up windows explorer oin my local machine (windows) and...
  36. L

    Schools What nearby colleges in NYC have strong physics programs for transfer students?

    I currently go to Queensborough Community College, but I plan to transfer as soon as I have enough credits. I live in Jamaica Estates, Queens. I want to live in my parents' house for my undergraduate years, and I was wondering what nearby colleges I could apply to. I can manage a 3.9-4.0 GPA...
  37. G

    Chances of Transferring to Top-Tier Engineering School

    Hi everyone. I've been lurking here for a while, and this forum played a big part in my decision to go back to school to become an engineer, but this is my first post. I am now 28 but first went to school when I was 18. I studied physics at Boston University for two semesters. I had a GPA...
  38. Z

    Courses Transferring and reading courses

    I'm trying to decide whether to stay where I'm at (a big public state school) or transfer to Rice next semester (I just got accepted). I'm a pure mathematics major, and my ambitions for graduate school are high. I spoke with my advisor today for nearly an hour about my schedule next semester...
  39. S

    Transferring to a better school

    Hello all, Right now I'm at a decent university for undergraduate physics, but I'm considering transferring to one of the top 10 (graduate) schools found here: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-physics-schools/rankings" Particularly the university...
  40. K

    Transferring For Calc-Based Physics: Kyle's Questions

    my current school, only offers algebra based physics (does not have physics department even) and from my understanding, the intro to physics course for physics/engineering majors is a calc based class. So i need to transfer in the fall, my question is: In the mean time(this spring) should i take...
  41. M

    Chemistry Photosystems in Plant Cells: Transferring Excited Electron Energy

    How is the energy of an excited electron sent to another adjacent molecule as in the photosystem of chloroplasts in plant cells?
  42. K

    Transferring from engineering to physics

    Hi. I applied to University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (so I'm interested to hear about UK, not USA), to electrical and mechanical engineering as my firm choice and mathematics and physics as an insurance. I did that because engineering required better grades. It would seem ill-minded to...
  43. O

    Schools Transferring Schools: What Science Program Should I Choose?

    Hi, so I am going to be transferring to a new college in a year and I want to know some opinions on what I should do, I don't have much experience in this or much knowledge of the difference between science programs at these schools. I checked with some colleges and I could possibly get into...
  44. G

    Is it worth transferring from UC Davis to UCLA for a career in physics research?

    I am hoping that the infinite wisdom of Physics Forums can help me with a bit of an issue I have. Although I really do enjoy UC Davis, I applied for transfer this year and was admitted by UCLA. It is a tough choice for me because I am already well-rooted in the physics department at UCD and...
  45. J

    Schools Transferring from a 2 year college to a 4 year university

    I've got a few questions related to transferring to a 4 year university from my community college. After the fall semseter, I'll have 60 credits, which is enough for my general studies associate's degree. That would give me "priority admission" to Towson University, which is where I intend on...
  46. R

    Transferring to UC Berkeley: BA vs BS in Physics/Astrophysics

    I'm planning on transferring into UC Berkeley for either physics or astrophysics. They don't offer a BS for either of these, only BA. Is there a big difference between the two?
  47. U

    Transferring to WashU: Is It Possible?

    So, I am thinking about transferring from Georgetown College (KY), where I currently attend, to Washington University in St. Louis. I am actually a junior, but because of my triple major I will have to stay longer than four years wherever I attend. What I am wondering is if there is anyway I...
  48. H

    Advice on Transferring Universities for Physics/ME B.S.

    Hi, I'm studying at CU-Boulder now and going to transfer to another university. Actually, I'm hesiteting between university of wyoming and university of alabama at huntsville. Is there anyone can advise. I'm going to study Physics and mechanical engineering. One thing more I'm undergrad student...
  49. M

    Electron Transfer in Fe + HCl Reaction: How Many Electrons are Involved?

    Hey iv been given a tutorial question that says: How many electrons are transferred in the following reaction? Fe + 2HCl -> FeCl2 + H2 Now when you go to a redution potential table and get Fe2+ + 2e- -> Fe(s) 2H+ + 2e- -> H2 Cl2 + 2e- -> 2Cl- Do you have to do the reaction...
  50. O

    Transferring Files From PC to Mac - Tips & Tricks

    yes, i just got a nice new macbook pro... how do i get all my music, important files, pics, etc from my pc to my mac?! lol sorry i came here to ask but any info would be great !
Back
Top