Multiple Choice
Which one of the following structures is responsible for catalyzing the ADP to ATP reaction?
11. Aerobic Respiration
ATP Synthesis Driven from Proton Gradients
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Which of the following is not a stage of ATP synthesis?
A
A stage
B
O stage
C
T stage
D
L stage
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Understand the process of ATP synthesis, which primarily occurs in the mitochondria through a process called oxidative phosphorylation.
Recognize that ATP synthesis involves several key stages, including the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis.
Identify that the stages of ATP synthesis are often referred to by specific names related to the binding change mechanism: the Loose (L), Tight (T), and Open (O) conformations of the ATP synthase enzyme.
Note that the 'A stage' is not a recognized stage in the ATP synthesis process, as the stages are typically referred to as L, T, and O.
Conclude that the 'A stage' is not a part of the ATP synthesis process, while the L, T, and O stages are integral to the function of ATP synthase.
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