In a Mitochondrion, If the Matrix ATP Concentration Is High

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a mitochondrion, if the matrix ATP concentration is high, and the intermembrane space proton concentration is too low to generate sufficient proton-motive force, then

• A) ATP synthase will increase the rate of ATP synthesis.
• B) ATP synthase will stop working.
• 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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