If the ATP-Generating Mechanisms in a Cell Are Poisoned and the Cell

question 77

Multiple Choice

If the ATP-generating mechanisms in a cell are poisoned and the cell has depleted its ATP reserves,

• A)Primary active transport of molecules would cease immediately
• B)Secondary active transport of molecules would cease immediately
• C)Eventually there will be no potential difference across the membrane
• D)Both primary active transport of molecules would cease immediately and secondary active transport of molecules would cease immediately are correct
• E)Both primary active transport of molecules would cease immediately and eventually there will be no potential difference across the membrane are correct

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