Fig. 2: Development of Proton Motive Force from Chemiosmosis and Generation of ATP

In an electron transport system, energy from electron transfer during oxidation-reduction reactions enables certain carriers to transport protons (H+) across a membrane. As the H+ concentration increases on one side of the membrane, an electrochemical gradient called proton motive force develops. Re-entry of the protons through an enzyme complex called ATP synthase provides the energy for the synthesis of ATP from ADP and phosphate.

 



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