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The mitochondrial matrix is the site for oxidative phosphorylation where ATP synthase catalyzes the formation of ATP from ADP and phosphate (Pi) by using the electrochemical gradient generated by the respiratory chain complexes across the mitochondrial inner membrane. To export the product and import the substrates of ATP synthase, the produced matritial ATP is exchanged for cytosolic ADP by the mitochondrial ADP/ATP carrier, and Pi is imported into the matrix by the Pi carrier

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