In mitochondria, exergonic redox reactions ________.
A) are the source of energy driving prokaryotic ATP synthesis
B) provide the energy that establishes the proton gradient
C) reduce carbon atoms to carbon dioxide
D) are coupled via phosphorylated intermediates to endergonic processes

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Exergonic redox reactions in mitochondria are crucial for the process of oxidative phosphorylation, where the energy released from these reactions is used to pump protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating a proton gradient. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to produce ATP, making the establishment of the proton gradient a key step in cellular energy production.

In Mitochondria, Exergonic Redox Reactions ________