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Where are the corresponding reactions likely to occur in prokaryotic respiration?

The chemical reactions involved in respiration are virtually identical between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In eukarotic cells, ATP is synthesized primarily on the inner membrane of the mitochondria.

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Chris Kenway

Chris Kenway

Chris Kenway
Chris Kenway, Content Writer, Jacksonville

Answered Feb 20, 2019

Correct answer is Inner plasma membrane.
Unlike the eukaryotic cell that synthesizes ATP primarily on the inner membrane of the mitochondria; prokaryotic cells synthesize ATP primarily on the inner plasma membrane.

Remember, prokaryotic cells lack mitochondria, which is a membrane bound organelle, so they cannot synthesize ATP on the inner mitochondria membrane.

Prokaryotic cells do not have a cell nucleus or any membrane bound organelles.

Prokaryotes have their ATP synthesis machinery present in the plasma membrane not cytoplasm. Hope this helps.

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John Smith

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Answered May 26, 2017

On the inner plasma membrane
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