The mechanism of ATP formation, both in chloroplast and mitochondria, is explained by:
Correct answer: A. Chemiosmotic theory
- A. Chemiosmotic theory
- B. Munch's hypothesis (mass flow model)
- C. Relay pump theory of Godlewski
- D. Cholodny-Wont's model.
Explanation
Chemiosmotic coupling hypothesis is the most widely accepted explanation for oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria and photo-phosphorylation in thylakoid membranes. Mitchell proposed the idea of chemiosmotic coupling. He suggested that a concentration gradient of protons is established across the mitochondrial membrane because there is an accumulation of hydrogen ions on one side of the mitochondrial membrane. The proton accumulation is necessary for energy transfer to the endergonic ADP phosphorylation process.
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