The mechansim of ATP formation both in chlorophast and mitochondria is explained by

Options

A. relay pump theory of Godlewski
B. Munch's pressure/mass flow model
C. chemiosmotic theory of Mitchell
D. Cholondy-Went's model

Answer

C

Explanation

In chemiosmotic -compling hypothesis, outward pumping of protons across the inner chlorophast or mitochondrial membrane results in accumulation of protons between outer membrane and inner membrane. A proton gradient is thus established . As protons now flow back passively force is utilised to synthesise ATP.