Cyanide Alters the Normal Relative Concentration of Protons in the Intermembrane

question 40

Multiple Choice

Cyanide alters the normal relative concentration of protons in the intermembrane space and the matrix of the mitochondria.What is the effect of this change in concentration?

• A) The electron transport chain will run out of control.
• B) NADH cannot be oxidized.
• C) FADH₂ cannot be oxidized.
• D) ATP cannot be synthesized.
• E) All of the above are true.

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