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During movement of electron through ETC...

During movement of electron through ETC

A

pH of matrix increases

B

Electrons are transported by active transport

C

Electrons are resonated

D

Electrons show fluorescence

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A
The electron transport chain is creating a gradient of `H^(+)` in regards to the matrix and the outside of the inner membrane of the mitochondria. The ATP formation is driven by `H^+` flowing down its concentration gradient which means that the outside concentration gradient of `H^+` has to be higher than the matrix in order for that to occur. Thus higher `H^+` outside constitute lower acidic pH in comparison to the more basic matrix.
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