Question

What enzyme produces ATP in the Electron transport chain?

Answer 1

Electron Transport Chain:

1. It is a biochemical transfer chain that is a part of a process called oxidative phosphorylation which is the final step in cellular respiration and takes place in the mitochondria.
2. The electron transport system is present in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
3. The electrons are transferred from one member of the transport chain to another through a series of redox reactions.
4. This process occurs in mitochondria, with the help of an enzyme ATP synthase, present on its inner membrane.
5. It then catalyzes the synthesis of ATP from phosphate and ADP.
6. This step is affected by the proton gradient created by the electron transfer of protons from the positive (chemical) to the negative side.