ATP synthase produces ATP by way of a proton gradient. Without this gradient, ATP could not be synthesized. Clicking on each of the thumbnail images will bring up a larger, labeled version of the described scene.

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	In this example, a large proton, or hydrogen, gradient is already in place.
	ADP and Pi (inorganic phosphate) have now been added. They are the substrates used to synthesize ATP.

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