H + is the smallest ion in nature, do you think it can diffuse through the membrane?

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Athena Irwin

3 August, 06:44

H + is the smallest ion in nature, do you think it can diffuse through the membrane?

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Kaylee Barnett · Answer 1

Yes. It actually can diffuse through the membrane.

Explanation:

H + ions in the matrix space can only pass through the inner mitochondrial membrane through the ATP synthase. As protons move through ATP synthase, ADP is then turned into ATP.