Which ion accumulates in the outer mitochondrial membrane compartment during electron transport chain reactions? calcium calcium
A)hydrogen
B)oxygen
C)sodium
D)potassium
E)calcium

Question

Which ion accumulates in the outer mitochondrial membrane compartment during electron transport chain reactions? ​ calcium calcium
A)hydrogen
B)oxygen
C)sodium ​
D)potassium
E)calcium

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Hydrogen ions (protons) accumulate in the intermembrane space of the mitochondria during the electron transport chain reactions, creating a proton gradient used by ATP synthase to generate ATP.

Which Ion Accumulates in the Outer Mitochondrial Membrane Compartment During