What powers the ATP synthase enzyme at the end of aerobic respiration?
A) energy from ATP
B) energy from NADPH
C) energy from the splitting of water
D) energy from electron transfer chains
E) energy from the flow of hydrogen ions

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ATP synthase is powered by the flow of hydrogen ions (protons) across the mitochondrial membrane, which creates a proton gradient used to synthesize ATP.

What Powers the ATP Synthase Enzyme at the End of Aerobic