Which Statement Regarding Oxidative Phosphorylation Is TRUE

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding oxidative phosphorylation is TRUE?

• A) The rate of electron transport is independent of the magnitude of the proton electrochemical gradient.
• B) ATP synthase utilizes oxidized cofactors.
• C) Proton transfer through the F_o subunit of ATP synthase is required in order for ATP synthesis to occur.
• D) The addition of an uncoupler decreases the rate of re-oxidation of NADH and FADH₂, therefore decreasing the rate of the citric acid cycle.
• E) All of the statements are true.

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