Chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in the chloroplasts and mitochondria is based on

Question

Chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in the chloroplasts and mitochondria is based on (A) proton gradient (B) accumulation of K ions (C) accumulation of Na ions (D) membrane potential

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Chemiosmotic hypothesis for oxidative phosphorylation (ATP synthesis) was proposed by Peter Mitchell in 1961 for this he was awarded Noble Prize in 1978 . This theory is based on proton gradient.

Q. Chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in the chloroplasts and mitochondria is based on

proton gradient

accumulation of K ions

accumulation of Na ions

membrane potential

Chemiosmotic hypothesis for oxidative phosphorylation (ATP synthesis) was proposed by Peter Mitchell in $1961$ for this he was awarded Noble Prize in $1978$ . This theory is based on proton gradient.