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Is hydrogen gradient across the mitochondrial inner membrane a cellular energy currency?

ATP molecules are essentially cellular energy currency. The hydrogen gradient (or proton gradient as it is technically called) is responsible for the functioning of a protein complex called ATP synthase which in turn is responsible for the synthesis of ATP molecules. Therefore, the proton gradient is the driving force for the synthesis of ATP molecules.


What intrinsic protein is responsible for maintaining the H ion gradient?

Proton pumps as well as ATP synthase operating in reverse maintain the hydrogen ion gradient of a cell.


Synthesis of ATP via a proton gradient is called?

Chemiosmosis (involves the pumping of protons through special channels in the membranes of mitochondria from the inner to the outer compartment. The pumping establishes a proton gradient).


The enzyme that forms a channel in the inner membrane of the mitochondria and phosphorylates ADP is?

The enzyme you are referring to is ATP synthase. It is responsible for producing ATP by phosphorylating ADP using the proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane.


When electrons are transported to enzyme complex 1 where is a proton transported?

Proton transport occurs in Complex I of the electron transport chain within the mitochondria. As electrons move through the complex, protons are pumped from the mitochondrial matrix into the intermembrane space, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis.


Which process is directly responsible for the synthesis of adenosine triphoate molecules?

The process responsible for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules is called oxidative phosphorylation, which occurs in the mitochondria of a cell. During oxidative phosphorylation, energy from the oxidation of nutrients is used to pump protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating a proton gradient that drives the synthesis of ATP.


The movement of hydrogen ions into the thylakoid space creates what?

The movement of hydrogen ions into the thylakoid space creates a proton gradient. This proton gradient is essential for driving ATP synthesis during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.


Proton pump channels are used to make ADP from ATP during chemiosmosis?

Proton pump channels are actually used to create a proton gradient across a membrane during chemiosmosis. This gradient drives the enzyme ATP synthase to convert ADP and inorganic phosphate into ATP.


The synthesis of ATP by relying on a proton gradient?

Yes, only then can the protons in the intermembrane space move through the ATP synthase into the matrix by diffusion, and as they move through ATP synthase, the enzyme c an harness the available energy thus allowing the phosphorylation of ATP


What feature of the mitochondrion allows isolation of the proton gradient?

The inner mitochondrial membrane is the key feature that allows the isolation of the proton gradient in mitochondria. It is highly impermeable to ions and small molecules, which enables the establishment and maintenance of the electrochemical gradient (proton motive force) across the membrane. This gradient is crucial for ATP synthesis as protons flow back into the mitochondrial matrix through ATP synthase during oxidative phosphorylation.


What is the purpose of the ATPase proton pump?

The purpose of the ATPase proton pump is to actively transport protons across a membrane, generating a proton gradient. This gradient can then be used to drive other cellular processes such as ATP synthesis or the transport of molecules across the membrane.


What enzyme is responsible for synthesizing ATP?

The enzyme is ATP synthase (sometimes referred to as "ATP synthetase").It catalyzes the synthesis of ATP from ADP and free inorganic phosphate. It is a remarkable enzyme, part of which spins round. In fact, ATP synthase has been called a molecular machine.To see an image, use the link below.