The Space Between the Two Membranes of the Mitochondrion Accumulates

Question

The space between the two membranes of the mitochondrion accumulates ____. A) proteins B) H⁺ C) carbohydrates D) H2O2 E) CO2

Accepted Answer

The space between the two membranes of the mitochondria is called intermembrane space. This space accumulates H+ ions which are used in ATP synthesis during oxidative phosphorylation.