Protons in the mitochondria are
A) the driving force for the electron transfers in the electron transport system.
B) pumped by mitochondrial electron transport system enzymes.
C) pumped inside the mitochondria using ATP energy.
D) the cause of a lower pH inside the mitochondria than outside the mitochondria.

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Protons in the mitochondria are pumped by enzymes in the electron transport system. This creates a proton gradient that is used to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

Protons in the Mitochondria Are