The Synthesis of ATP by Oxidative Phosphorylation, Using the Energy

question 17

Multiple Choice

The synthesis of ATP by oxidative phosphorylation, using the energy released by movement of protons across the membrane down their electrochemical gradient, is an example of which of the following processes?

• A) active transport
• B) allosteric regulation
• C) a reaction with a positive ΔG
• D) coupling of an endergonic reaction to an exergonic reaction

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