When Hydrogen Ions Are Pumped from the Mitochondrial Matrix Across

question 29

Multiple Choice

When hydrogen ions are pumped from the mitochondrial matrix across the inner membrane and into the intermembrane space,the result is

• A)the formation of ATP.
• B)the reduction of NAD⁺.
• C)a decrease in the pH of the mitochondrial matrix.
• D)the creation of a proton-motive force.

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