In Normal Mitochondria, the Rate of NADH Consumption (Oxidation) Will

question 79

Multiple Choice

In normal mitochondria, the rate of NADH consumption (oxidation) will:

• A) be increased in active muscle, decreased in inactive muscle.
• B) be very low if the ATP synthase is inhibited, but increase when an uncoupler is added.
• C) decrease if mitochondrial ADP is depleted.
• D) decrease when cyanide is used to prevent electron transfer through the cytochrome a + a₃ complex.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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