____ creates a passive proton channel through which protons flow from the cytosol to the mitochondrial matrix in ____.

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Thermogenin (UCP1) creates a passive proton channel through which protons flow from the cytosol to the mitochondrial matrix in brown adipose tissue. This process is known as uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation and generates heat instead of ATP. The other options are not related to proton channels in mitochondria.

____ Creates a Passive Proton Channel Through Which Protons Flow