AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
The proton gradient in oxidative phosphorylation powers
A.ATP synthase
B.the Krebs cycle
C.glycolysis
D.pyruvate oxidation
Explanation
Core Concept
H⁺ pumped into the intermembrane space flows back through ATP synthase, spinning it to phosphorylate ADP — chemiosmosis.
Correct Answer
AATP synthase
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