In ________, the free energy from the series of redox reactions is used to pump hydrogen ions (protons) across the membrane from the mitochondrial matrix space into the intermembrane space. Select the correct answer below: proton gradient electron transport chain (ETC) chemiosmosis electrochemical gradient
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