Energy from passing high energy electrons down the steps of

Last updated: 6/17/2023

Energy from passing high energy electrons down the steps of the electron transport chain is harnessed to move protons via active transport into the mitochondrial intermembra space How does this help mitochondria to produce energy O The movement of protons sets up an electrochemical gradient that drives ATP synthesis in the mitochondria O The protons receive electrons from the NAD and FAD O The protons are transferred to oxygen in an energy releasing reaction O The protons pick up electrons from the electron transport chain on their way through the inner mitochondrial membrane