During aerobic respiration, what drives the movement of hydrogen ions from the mitochondrial matrix?

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The movement of hydrogen ions (protons) from the mitochondrial matrix across the inner mitochondrial membrane is driven by active transport. This process is powered by the energy released from electrons moving through the electron transport chain, not by passive diffusion or the hydrolysis of water. ATP synthase actually facilitates the movement of hydrogen ions back into the matrix, utilizing the proton gradient to synthesize ATP, rather than actively transporting ions out of the matrix.

During Aerobic Respiration, What Drives the Movement of Hydrogen Ions