The ____ hypothesis states that the energy released during the movement of electrons through the electron transport chain is used to generate a proton gradient (proton motive force or PMF) across the membrane, which can then be used to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

a) chemiosmotic
b) osmolytic
c) chemical
d) chemotrophic
e) chemolytic


Answer: a) chemiosmotic

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