The Immediate Energy Source That Drives ATP Synthesis by ATP

question 93

Multiple Choice

The immediate energy source that drives ATP synthesis by ATP synthase during oxidative phosphorylation is the

• A) oxidation of glucose and other organic compounds.
• B) flow of electrons down the electron transport chain.
• C) affinity of oxygen for electrons.
• D) H⁺ concentration across the membrane holding ATP synthase.
• E) transfer of phosphate to ADP.

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