Question

Assertion (A): A proton gradient cannot be established in the mitochondria. Reason (R): Hydrogen molecules are pumped out of an internal space (the matrix) in the mitochondria.Which of the following is TRUE for the above statements?

Answer 1

The proton gradient is needed to carry out the process of oxidative phosphorylation of the electron chain transport, so the "Assertion (A)" statement is false, and the "Reason (R)" is true, as it was already chosen in the answer options.