Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Synthesis of ATP

Which of the following statements concerning the synthesis of ATP in the mitochondria is false?

A) ATP synthesis cannot occur without the presence of ATP synthase.
B) The proton-motive force is the establishment of a charge and concentration gradient across the mitochondrial membrane.
C) The proton-motive force drives protons back across the membrane through channels established by the ATP synthase channel protein.
D) The ATP synthase protein is composed of two units.
E) The intermembrane space is more basic than the mitochondrial matrix.