How is Energy Produced in Oxidative Phosphorylation?
Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where the electron transport chain and ATP synthase are located. The high-energy electrons from NADH and FADH2 are transferred through a series of protein complexes, such as cytochrome c oxidase, generating a proton gradient. This gradient drives ATP synthesis, providing the cell with a substantial amount of energy.
