If 20 ATP Molecules are Produced, _______ Protons Passed Through

Question

If 20 ATP molecules are produced, _______ protons passed through ATP synthase.
A) 20
B) 36
C) 46
D) 86

Accepted Answer

Each ATP molecule requires approximately 4 protons to pass through ATP synthase, so 20 ATP molecules would require 80 protons. However, considering the additional protons needed for transport processes, the total is approximately 86 protons.