What is the role of the CFₒ in the ATP synthase enzyme?

What is the role of the CFₒ in the ATP synthase enzyme?
  1. Catalyzes the formation of ATP
  2. Provides energy for the biosynthetic reaction
  3. Forms a transmembrane channel that carries out facilitated diffusion of protons across the membrane
  4. Reduces NADP⁺ to NADPH⁺ H⁺

Solution

The CFₒ is embedded in the thylakoid membrane and forms a transmembrane channel that carries out facilitated diffusion of protons across the membrane, which is crucial for the synthesis of ATP.

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