Friday, January 8, 2010

What is the function of a proton gradient in the mitochondria?

H+ moves through a channel, pulled by its charge; which helps synthesize ATP from ADP. ATP is a major cell energy unit and the ultimate product of respiration.What is the function of a proton gradient in the mitochondria?
when proton concentration is high outside the inner membrane mitochondria, it will diffuse (because of the concentration gradient) and enter mitochondrial matrix trough a protein called ATP synthase. the process will ';power'; ATP synthase to form ATP from ADP and Pi.What is the function of a proton gradient in the mitochondria?
To marry an electron and make lots of neutrons.

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