The mitochondrion harnesses the energy of the flow of ____ from its ____ compartment to its ____ compartment to generate ATP. A) CO₂; outer; inner B) H₂O₂; outer; inner C) H⁺; inner; outer D) H⁺; outer; inner E) CO₂; inner; outer

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The correct answer is D as the flow of H+ from the outer mitochondrial compartment to the inner mitochondrial compartment is harnessed by the respiratory chain to generate ATP. CO2 and H2O2 are not involved in the process. Additionally, the H+ flow is from the outer compartment to the inner compartment, as the inner membrane is impermeable to H+.

The Mitochondrion Harnesses the Energy of the Flow of ____