Uncoupling in Mitochondria Refers To

question 36

Multiple Choice

Uncoupling in mitochondria refers to:

• A) Interruption of electron flow.
• B) Stopping electron flow but not stopping ATP synthesis.
• C) Stopping ATP synthesis but not stopping electron flow.
• D) Blocking the electrons from NADH from entering the electron transport system.
• E) All of these describe uncoupling.

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