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Mitochondrial Structure and the Reaction Products Generated Inside the Matrix

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Mitochondrial structure and the reaction products generated inside the matrix are critical for generating stores of energy.Answer the following questions based on what you know about mitochondrial structure and processes.
A.The gradients used to generate ATP are maintained across the inner mitochondrial membrane.Why don't we observe a similar gradient generation across the outer mitochondrial membrane?
B.The proton-motive force created by the electrochemical proton gradient is the source of free energy utilized in ATP formation.Describe the two components contributing to the total proton-motive force.

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A.The outer mitochondrial membrane conta...

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