In aerobic respiration, chemiosmotic generation of ATP is driven by

A. osmosis of macromolecules.
B. Pi transfer through the plasma membrane.
C. a difference in H+ concentration on the two sides of the inner mitochondrial membrane.
D. the Na+/K+ pump.
E. large quantities of ADP.


Answer: C

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