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Describe what happens in the electron transport phase.

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The electron transport phase is a series of proteins embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Protons flow down their concentration gradient into the matrix through the membrane protein ATP synthase, causing it to spin (like a water wheel) and catalyze conversion of ADP to ATP.

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