Overview
ATP synthase is a vital enzyme that plays a crucial role in energy production within cells. It synthesizes ATP by utilizing a proton gradient created during cellular respiration. This process occurs in the mitochondria, where protons flow through ATP synthase, driving the conversion of ADP and inorg...
Key Terms
Example: Cells use ATP to power muscle contractions.
Example: ATP synthase is an enzyme that synthesizes ATP.
Example: The proton gradient drives ATP production in mitochondria.
Example: Cellular respiration occurs in mitochondria.
Example: Mitochondria are essential for energy production.
Example: ADP can be converted back to ATP.
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Cellular Respiration
The process by which cells convert glucose into energy, involving glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
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intermediateEnzyme Kinetics
The study of the rates of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and factors affecting them.
advancedKey Concepts
enzyme functionproton gradientATP productioncellular respiration