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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What enzyme is directly responsible for synthesizing ATP in mitochondria?
Options
A Cytochrome C
B NADH dehydrogenase
C ATP synthase
Correct Answer
D Rubisco
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

ATP synthase is a large protein complex embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It uses the energy of the proton gradient to catalyze the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi).

Hint

It's the molecular machine that makes ATP.

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