The mitochondrion harnesses the energy of the flow of ____ from its ____ compartment to its ____ compartment to generate ATP. A) CO₂; outer; inner B) H₂O₂; outer; inner C) H⁺; inner; outer D) H⁺; outer; inner E) CO₂; inner; outer

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The flow of protons (represented as H⁺) from the outer compartment to the inner compartment of the mitochondrion is used to generate ATP. Option A and E are incorrect as CO₂ has no role in the process. Option B is incorrect as H₂O₂ is a reactive oxygen species and not involved in ATP generation in mitochondria.

The Mitochondrion Harnesses the Energy of the Flow of ____