The Synthesis of ATP by Oxidative Phosphorylation, Using the Energy

question 79

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

• A) active transport.
• B) an endergonic reaction coupled to an exergonic reaction.
• C) a reaction with a positive ΔG .
• D) osmosis.
• E) allosteric regulation.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

A statistical error made by rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, known as a false positive.

Type II Error

The failure to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a "false negative."

Null Hypothesis

A statement positing that there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption in hypothesis testing.