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Which statement best describes the connection between the proton gradient and the transfer of electrons through the electron transport chain?

The proton gradient is generated by water moving along the electron transport chain.
The proton gradient is generated by protons moving along the electron transport chain.
The proton gradient is generated by proton pumping into the intermembrane space using the energy from the transfer of electrons.
The proton gradient is generated by electron pumping into the intermembrane using the energy from the transfer of electrons.

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C. The proton gradient is generated by proton pumping into the intermembrane space using the energy from the transfer of electrons.

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