How Does the Rotation of the C Ring Lead to ATP

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does the rotation of the c ring lead to ATP synthesis?

• A) The c ring is linked tightly to the gamma and epsilon subunits in the stalk of F₁.
• B) The c ring interacts with the beta subunit.
• C) The gamma subunit rotates with proton gradient formation, inducing the binding-change mechanism.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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