What happens to the protons received from nadh in bacteria?.

The protons are transported through the membrane to the outside of the cell. Protons are pumped across the cell membrane as well.

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the solute can move "downhill," from regions of higher to lower concentration, relying on the specificity of the protein carrier to pass through the membrane. this process is called passive transport or facilitated diffusion, and does not require energy.