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The synthesis of ATP involves a number of steps | The synthesis of ATP involves a number of steps | ||
1. Binding of ADP and the phosphate | |||
2. Formation of the new high energy phosphate-phosphate bond | |||
3. Releasing the newly made ATP | |||
These steps are performed by a tiny molecular motor, found in the mitochondrial membrane, called ATP synthase - shown here in 3D with each protein shown a different colour. | These steps are performed by a tiny molecular motor, found in the mitochondrial membrane, called ATP synthase - shown here in 3D with each protein shown a different colour. | ||