For Mitochondria Where an Uncoupler for Oxidative Phosphorylation Is Present

question 51

Multiple Choice

For mitochondria where an uncoupler for oxidative phosphorylation is present, which statement is TRUE?

• A) The rate of NADH reoxidation will decrease relative to coupled mitochondria.
• B) The citric acid cycle will be inhibited relative to uncoupled mitochondria.
• C) The P:O ratio for FADH₂ will increase relative to uncoupled mitochondria.
• D) The amount of ATP generated from FADH₂ will be less than the amount of ATP generated from NADH.
• E) None of the statements is true.

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