The Synthesis of ATP by Oxidative Phosphorylation, Using the Energy

question 81

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 redox reaction.
• D) allosteric regulation.

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