Here is an animation of the Mitochondria in action. The mitochondria has two cell membranes. The gap in between is called the intermembrane space. It is also

Here is an animation of the Mitochondria in action. The mitochondria has two cell membranes. The gap in between is called the intermembrane space. It is also positively charged with protons. There are complexes 1-4 which continuously pump protons into this space. The ATP synthase molecule harnesses these protons, similar to a water wheel harnessing the flow of water, to make ATP which is the energy molecule the cell uses. https://youtu.be/LQmTKxI4Wn4?si=i7TpeoV3o_mCWpZF https://youtu.be/LQmTKxI4Wn4?si=i7TpeoV3o_mCWpZF