Inhibition of Which of the Following Processes Would Reduce or Eliminate

question 36

Multiple Choice

Inhibition of which of the following processes would reduce or eliminate generation of a proton-motive force in mitochondria?

• A) the flow of protons through ATP synthase down their concentration gradient
• B) the reduction of NAD+ by the first electron carrier in the electron transport chain
• C) lowering of pH in the mitochondrial matrix
• D) pumping of hydrogen ions from the mitochondrial matrix across the inner membrane and into the intermembrane space

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