Fig. 4: Accumulation of Protons within the Intermembrane Space of Mitochondria

In he mitochondria of eukaryotic cells, protons (H+) are transported from the matrix to the intermembrane space between the inner and outer mitochondrial membranes to produce proton motive force.

Illustration of Accumulation of Protons within the Intermembrane Space of Mitochondria .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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