How is a gradient of H+ ions formed across the inner mitochondrial membrane?The electron transport chain uses ATP to pump H+ across the inner mitochondrial membrane against its electrochemical gradientATP synthase generates a H+ ions gradient across the inner mitochondrial membraneThe electron transport chain of proteins contains pores that are leaky to H+ ionsThe electron transport chain uses energy from the transfer of an electron donated by NADH to pump H+ across the inner mitochondrial membrane against its electrochemical gradient

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How is a gradient of H+ ions formed across the inner mitochondrial membrane?

The electron transport chain uses ATP to pump H+ across the inner mitochondrial membrane against its electrochemical gradient
ATP synthase generates a H+ ions gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane
The electron transport chain of proteins contains pores that are leaky to H+ ions
The electron transport chain uses energy from the transfer of an electron donated by NADH to pump H+ across the inner mitochondrial membrane against its electrochemical gradient

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