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ATP synthase

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

ATP synthase is an enzyme that creates the energy storage molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It uses a proton gradient to power this process.

AP course connection

Topic 3.5: 3.5 Cellular Respiration

Unit 3
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