The energy released during the chain of electron transport molecules is used to create a(n) ____ gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane for chemiosmosis.
A) ADP
B) ATP
C) proton
D) oxygen
E) electron

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The energy released during the electron transport chain is used to pump protons (H+) across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating a proton gradient. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to produce ATP during chemiosmosis.

The Energy Released During the Chain of Electron Transport Molecules