In a Mitochondrion,if the Matrix ATP Concentration Is High and There

question 51

Multiple Choice

In a mitochondrion,if the matrix ATP concentration is high and there is no proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane to generate a proton-motive force,then what might you expect to occur?

• A)ATP synthase will increase the rate of ATP synthesis.
• B)ATP synthase will synthesize ATP and pump protons into the intermembrane space.
• C)ATP synthase will hydrolyze ATP and pump protons into the intermembrane space.
• D)ATP synthase will hydrolyze ATP and pump protons into the matrix.

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