Question

What does the ATP synthase shown in the image use?

1) Protons
2) Electrons
3) Neutrons
4) Photons

Answer 1

The ATP synthase shown in the image uses protons (H+) to form ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi). Chemiosmosis allows the flow of hydrogen ions through ATP synthase, resulting in the formation of ATP. This process is known as photophosphorylation.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The ATP synthase shown in the image uses protons (H+) to form ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi).

The flow of hydrogen ions through ATP synthase is called chemiosmosis, as the ions move from an area of high to low concentration through a semi-permeable structure.

ATP synthase attaches a third phosphate group to ADP, which forms a molecule of ATP in a process called photophosphorylation.