The mode of action of mitochondrial ATP synthase involves mechanical coupling between protein subunits and hence can be considered an example of a rotary motor.

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The mechanism of mitochondrial ATP synthase involves a rotary motor-like process in which mechanical energy is used to convert ADP into ATP. The motor-like action of ATP synthase involves the coupling of the movement of protein subunits to generate a mechanical force that powers ATP synthesis. This makes mitochondrial ATP synthase an example of a rotary motor.

The Mode of Action of Mitochondrial ATP Synthase Involves Mechanical