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In mitochondria, protons accumulate in the:

  1. A
    Intermembrane space
  2. B
    Matrix
  3. C
    Outer membrane
  4. D
    Inner membrane

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During the electron transport chain, protons are pumped from the mitochondrial matrix into the intermembrane space. This creates a proton gradient used by synthase to produce .

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In mitochondria, protons accumulate in the:
A
Intermembrane space
B
Matrix
C
Outer membrane
D
Inner membrane

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