respiratory chain; electron transport chain
Biochemistry term for the series of protein complexes in the inner mitochondrial membrane that transfer electrons and pump protons, driving ATP synthesis.
The respiratory chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Defects in respiratory chain complexes can cause mitochondrial diseases.
Compound of 呼吸 (respiration) and 鎖 (chain), directly translating the English term 'respiratory chain'.