What is ATP synthase?

Posted January 4, 2024

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Answer

ATP synthase is an enzyme found within membranes which uses the movement of protons (H+) across a membrane to generate ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate molecules. It's found in the mitochondria and chloroplasts.

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Mitochondrial ATP synthase: architecture, function and pathology. ATP & ADP PhosphoWorks™ Fluorimetric ATP Assay Kit

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