Answer:
The correct statements are: a), b) and e)
Step-by-step explanation:
The high energy electrons are released from NAD and FAD and move along the electron transport chains, these are in the inner membrane of the mitochondria. As the high energy electrons are transported along the chains, part of their energy is captured. This energy is used to pump hydrogen ions (from NAD and FAD) through the inner membrane, out of the matrix into the intermembrane space. The electron transport chain serves the sole purpose of transporting protons from one side of these membranes to the other. The protons, thus, are concentrated on one side of the membrane. ATP synthase acts as a channel protein, helping hydrogen ions cross the membrane. It also acts as an enzyme, forming ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate. After passing through the electron transport chain, the "spent" electrons combine with oxygen to form water. This is why oxygen is needed; in the absence of oxygen, this process cannot occur.