During oxidative phosphorylation, the proton motive force that is generated by electron transport is used to: A) create a pore in the inner mitochondrial membrane. B) generate the substrates (ADP and P_i) for the ATP synthase. C) induce a conformational change in the ATP synthase. D) oxidize NADH to NAD⁺. E) reduce O₂ to H₂O.

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The proton motive force generated by electron transport induces a conformational change in the ATP synthase, allowing it to bind ADP and Pi to form ATP.

During Oxidative Phosphorylation, the Proton Motive Force That Is Generated