When ATP Synthase Catalyzes the Synthesis of ATP, Protons Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

When ATP synthase catalyzes the synthesis of ATP, protons are shunted through it.Which diagram BEST illustrates this process? Note that the circles represent protons and the arrows through the enzyme represent the direction of proton flow.

• A) diagram a
• B) diagram b
• C) diagram c
• D) diagram e
• E) Any of these will work.

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