on average, how many protons must pass through ATP synthase in order to generate one molecule of ATP? 1 3 10 between 8 and 12 Zero, as protons are not needed by ATP synthase to generate ATP

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on average, how many protons must pass through ATP synthase in order to generate one molecule of ATP?

1

3

10

between 8 and 12

Zero, as protons are not needed by ATP synthase to generate ATP

 

I selected option C and got it wrong. What is the correct answer and explain how it is correct. also where i  go wrong in selecting answer C?

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