Q54 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 1) · Biology

The movement of protons during ATP synthesis in mitochondria takes place from outer chamber into inner chamber by $F_0$ part of oxysome present in the

  • A
    outer mitochondrial membrane.
  • Correct answer
    B
    inner mitochondrial membrane.
  • C
    outer mitochondrial chamber.
  • D
    inter-membrane space.

Solution

The oxysome or ATP synthase consists of two major components, $F_0$ and $F_1$.

The $F_0$ portion is an integral membrane protein complex embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It forms a transmembrane channel that facilitates the diffusion of protons from the intermembrane space (outer chamber) back into the mitochondrial matrix (inner chamber).

The $F_1$ portion is a peripheral membrane protein complex situated on the matrix side of the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it catalyzes the synthesis of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

Answer: inner mitochondrial membrane.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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