We learned the structure of ATP synthase in class and know t…
We learned the structure of ATP synthase in class and know that the c subunits of the Fo module are important for the efficiency of ATP synthase. Based on what you learned in class: In nature, we found that there is a minimum number of c subunits required in ATP synthase to drive a full turn of the enzyme to produce 3 ATP. What is the minimum number of c subunits required for ATP synthase? (5 pts) This requirement of the c subunit numbers is not by accident. Nature has maximized the designing space to optimize the ATP synthase efficiency. Please calculate the energetics to show why this minimum number is required for ATP synthase. (10 pts)
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