ATP Synthase Plays a Role in ________

question 31

Multiple Choice

ATP synthase plays a role in ________.

• A)pulling electrons down the electron transport chain
• B)glycolysis
• C)pumping hydrogen ions across the inner mitochondrial membrane
• D)generating ATP

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Definitions:

Plateau Phase

Prolongation of the depolarization phase of a cardiac muscle cell membrane; results in a prolonged refractory period.

Cardiac Muscle Cell

Cardiac muscle cell, also known as a cardiomyocyte, is a specialized type of muscle cell found in the heart that contracts to pump blood throughout the body.

Action Potential

The process by which nerve cells generate an electrical signal after being stimulated, involving a dramatic change in charge across the cell membrane.

Right Ventricle

The part of the heart responsible for moving blood lacking oxygen to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.