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Imagine an illness that affects the function of ATP synthase in a human cell. Where is ATP synthase located in a cell? What does it do? What would happen in the enzyme’s “home organelle” (what is it?) if this function stopped? How do you think this human would feel? A full credit answer to this question includes a brief explanation of aerobic cellular respiration and its purpose, followed by your imaginary virus infection. There is no single correct answer to the imaginary infection question, but your answer must demonstrate that you understand the function of the ETC, ATP synthase, and how this process works.

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The cell with a non-functional ATP synthase will be unable to synthesize ATP molecules.

What is the role of ATP synthase?

ATP synthase is a protein molecule which is found within the mitochondria.

The role of ATP synthase is in the synthesis of ATP from free inorganic phosphate and ADP using the energy stored in the proton gradient set up when protons cross the inner mitochondrial membrane from the intermembrane space into the matrix.

During aerobic respiration, electrons are passed through electron carriers on the mitochondrial membrane, setting up a proton gradient which is used by ATP synthase for ATP synthesis.

Thus, a cell which has impaired ATP synthase function will be unable to synthesize ATP molecules.

In conclusion, ATP synthase is responsible for ATP synthesis.

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