In eukaryotic cells, where does most oxidative phosphorylation take place?
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Correct answer: D. On the inner mitochondrial membrane
- Step 1: The electron transport chain and ATP synthase are embedded in the folded inner membrane. Step 2. Protons are pumped into the intermembrane space. Answer: the inner mitochondrial membrane. Why not the others: chloroplasts do photosynthesis, the ER makes proteins and the cytosol hosts glycolysis.
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