In aerobic respiration,chemiosmotic generation of ATP is driven by:

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Chemiosmotic generation of ATP in aerobic respiration is driven by a difference in H+ concentration on the two sides of the inner mitochondrial membrane. This gradient is created by the electron transport chain and is used by ATP synthase to produce ATP. Option A is incorrect because it refers to photosynthesis and not aerobic respiration. Option B is incorrect because although a Na+/K+ pump is involved in maintaining the electrochemical gradient, it is not directly responsible for ATP generation. Option D is incorrect as osmosis of macromolecules is not involved in chemiosmotic generation of ATP. Option E is incorrect because large quantities of ADP do not directly contribute to the chemiosmotic generation of ATP, although it is required as a substrate along with Pi.

In Aerobic Respiration,chemiosmotic Generation of ATP Is Driven By