An ATP synthase enzyme with more than 10 c subunits in the F₀ stalk would A) require more protons to complete one 360$\degree$rotation. B) result in more ATP synthesis per 360$\degree$ turn. C) require fewer protons to rotate 360$\degree$. D) result in less ATP synthesis per 360$\degree$turn.

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An ATP synthase enzyme with more than 10 c subunits in its structure would require more protons to complete one 360° rotation because the number of protons needed for a full rotation is directly proportional to the number of c subunits in the enzyme. Each c subunit typically transports one proton across the membrane, so more c subunits mean more protons are needed for the rotation.

An ATP Synthase Enzyme with More Than 10 C Subunits °\degree°

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