The chemiosmotic coupling hypothesis of oxidative phosphorylation proposes formation of ATP because

A proton gradient develops across inner membrane

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There is change in permeability of inner mitochondrial membrane towards ADP.

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High energy bonds are formed in mitochondrial proteins

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ADP is pumped out from matrix into inter membrane space.

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The correct option is A A proton gradient develops across inner membrane
The chemiosmotic coupling hypothesis of oxidative phosphorylation proposes formation of ATP because of proton gradient.

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Electron Transport System (ETS) is located in mitochondrial
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