The inner mitochondrial membrane contributes to the formation of a proton gradient mainly because it
A)contains ATP synthase complex.
B)is the location of specific transporter proteins.
C)is a barrier to protons.
D)is not rich in proteins.
E)is rich in proteins.

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The inner mitochondrial membrane is a barrier to protons and creates a proton gradient, which is important for ATP synthesis through the activity of ATP synthase complex. The other choices are not directly related to the formation of the proton gradient.

The Inner Mitochondrial Membrane Contributes to the Formation of a Proton