In mitochondria, chemiosmosis moves protons from the matrix into the intermembrane space, whereas in chloroplasts, chemiosmosis moves protons from the ________.

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In chloroplasts, chemiosmosis moves protons from the stroma (where they accumulate following the light-dependent reactions) into the thylakoid space, creating a proton gradient that can be used to drive ATP synthesis.

In Mitochondria, Chemiosmosis Moves Protons from the Matrix into the Intermembrane