What Factor Makes the Outer Mitochondrial Membrane Permeable to Protons

question 64

Multiple Choice

What factor makes the outer mitochondrial membrane permeable to protons?

• A) proton symports
• B) proton antiports
• C) porins
• D) the presence of proton ionophores
• E) the presence of negatively charged lipids

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Definitions:

Primary Bronchus

The major airway in the lung that branches from the trachea to each lung, conducting air into the lung's lobes.

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi, allowing the passage of air to the lungs.

Ciliated Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue with surface cells bearing cilia, which help in moving particles or fluid over the epithelial surface.

Tracheobronchial Tree

The network of air passages within the lungs, including the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, that allows air movement for respiration.