Assertion (A): Proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane is essential for ATP synthesis. Reason (R): The movement of protons down their electrochemical gradient through ATP synthase drives the phosphorylation of ADP.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: A
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