In mitochondria, protons accumulate in the
- outer membrane
- inner membrane
- intermembrane space
- matrix
Answer
(3) intermembrane space
Solution
During electron transport in the inner mitochondrial membrane, the complexes pump protons (H+) from the matrix into the intermembrane space.
⇒ A proton gradient is set up across the inner membrane.
∴ Protons accumulate in the intermembrane space and flow back to the matrix through F0 of ATP synthase, forming ATP.
Answer: (3)