How is ATP generated via the electron transport chain?

Electrons travel down the electron transport chain via electron carriers at successively lower energy levels. This causes protons to be pumped into the intermembranal space, establishing an electrochemical proton gradient. Protons move back into the mitochondrial matrix via the ATP Synthase ion channel(complex 5) which undergoes a conformational shape change, allowing the production of ATP from ADP and Pi.

Answered by Leo C. Biology tutor

1942 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How does the presentation of a virus antigen by a macrophage lead to antibody production against the antigen?


Is normal expiration, at rest, a passive or active process in a healthy individual? And why?


What are the key principles of evolution?


How is blood glucose regulated?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences