Prokaryotic Cell Functions

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Where in prokaryotes do the reactions of the electron transport chain take place?

Inner cytoplasmic membrane

Inner mitochondrial membrane

Mitochondrial matrix

Periplasmic space

Cytosol

Explanation

The correct answer is the inner cytoplasmic membrane. Prokaryotes do not have mitochondria or any other membrane-enclosed organelles, but the electron transport chain must be performed in a membrane in order to create a concentration gradient of protons; therefore, prokaryotes perform the redox reactions of the electron transport chain in the inner cytoplasmic membrane in between the cytosol and the periplasmic space.

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