Cytochrome c oxidase (complex iv) contains myriad prosthetic groups and carries out two important functions. which of the following statements is true of this enzyme? choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.
a. some prosthetic groups are temporarily linked by a peroxide bridge.
b. complex iv pumps eight protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane for every four cytochrome c molecules that are oxidized.
c. complex iv releases two h2o molecules for every four cytochrome c molecules that are oxidized.
d. all of the above both the first and third answers are true.