Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the flow of protons between the intermembrane space and the matrix?

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Protons do not spontaneously cross the lipid bilayer. Instead, they are transported through specialized proton channels, known as ATP synthase, which span the inner mitochondrial membrane. These channels transport protons from the intermembrane space to the matrix, where they create a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis. Therefore, option C is the correct statement as it describes the flow of protons through a channel in the lipid bilayer from the intermembrane space to the matrix.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to the Flow