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in which part of the mitochondria is most of a cells atp made? a phosph…

Question

in which part of the mitochondria is most of a cells atp made?
a phospholipids
b intermembrane space
c matrix
d cytosol

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

ATP is mainly produced through oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. The electron - transport chain generates a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane. ATP synthase, located in the inner mitochondrial membrane, uses this gradient to produce ATP in the matrix. Phospholipids are components of membranes, not a site of ATP production. The intermembrane space is involved in the proton - gradient formation but not the main site of ATP synthesis. Cytosol is outside the mitochondria.

Answer:

C. matrix