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Chemiosmotic theory
Theory that most ATP synthesis occurs as protons move down an electrochemical gradient, with the energy used to phosphorylate ADP.
Mitchell's framework explaining oxidative phosphorylation: the electron transport chain pumps protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, generating a proton-motive force that drives ATP synthase to phosphorylate ADP to ATP.
How one textbook covers it
Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Mitchell's framework explaining oxidative phosphorylation: the electron transport chain pumps protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, generating a proton-motive force that drives ATP synthase to phosphorylate ADP to ATP.
Related terms
Electron transport chain, Mitochondria, Oxidative phosphorylation