In a hydrogen ion pump, the energy is used to join small molecules together to make larger ones. Which factor most likely has th
e greatest effect on the number of molecules mitochondria can produce? A. The size of the membrane proteins
B. The size of the cell nucleus
C. The amount of energy the flowing H+ ions have
D. The shape of the protein channel
All the options are incorrect. The correct answer will be THE NUMBER OF HYDROGEN IONS MOVING DOWN THE PROTEIN CHANNEL.
A proton pump is found in the inner membrane of mitochondria which is also known as hydrogen ion pump. The hydrogen ion is pumped across the inner mitochondrial membrane depending on the proton gradient.
