According to the chemiosmotic theory, the energy for the synthesis of ATP during the flow of electrons down the respiratory chain is provided directly by the

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The chemiosmotic theory proposes that protons (H+) are pumped across the inner mitochondrial membrane during electron transport, creating an electrochemical gradient of H+. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to generate ATP. Therefore, the energy for the synthesis of ATP during the flow of electrons down the respiratory chain is directly provided by the diffusion of protons. None of the other options directly provide energy for the synthesis of ATP during electron transport.

According to the Chemiosmotic Theory, the Energy for the Synthesis