What are the major components of ATP synthase?
Posted January 4, 2024
Answer
The major components of ATP synthase are F1 and F0 sectors or portions.
- The F0 portion essentially acts as a rotor, permitting protons to flow through the membrane from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
- The F1 portion uses the energy produced by the proton flow through the F0 portion to catalyze the synthesis of ATP from ADP and Pi.
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