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In mitochondria, protons accumulate in the

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outer membrane

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inner membrane

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intermembrane space

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matrix

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Solution

The correct option is C intermembrane space
During aerobic respiration in mitochondria, protons accumulate in the intermembrane space while electrons move through the electron transport chain.

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