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1
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What happens during oxidative phosphorylation?

A

electrons and protons are released from reduced enzymes

electrons pass along the electron transport chain in a series of redox reactions

this releases enegy which is used to create a proton gradient - protons diffuse down their electrochemical gradient through ATP synthase - chemiosmosis

provides energy for ADP + Pi -> ATP

oxygen is the final electron acceptor which combines with electrons and protons to form water

2
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What is the outer membrane?

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the long lines - the first part

3
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What is the inner membrane space?

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space between outer membrane and inner membrane

4
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What is the inner membrane?

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where all of the things are e.g. proton gradient etc