Which Statement About the Chemiosmotic Theory Is FALSE

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the chemiosmotic theory is FALSE?

• A) Electron transfer in mitochondria is accompanied by an asymmetric release of protons on one side of the inner mitochondrial membrane.
• B) Energy is conserved as a transmembrane pH gradient.
• C) Oxidative phosphorylation cannot occur in membrane-free preparations.
• D) The effect of uncoupling reagents is a consequence of their ability to carry protons through membranes.
• E) The membrane ATPase, which plays an important role in other hypotheses for energy coupling, has no significant role in the chemiosmotic theory.

Identify the characteristics of material and non-material culture.

Comprehend the role of norms, folkways, and mores in shaping behavior within a culture.

Recognize the significance of symbols and language as part of human culture.

Grasp how culture provides tools for human survival and adaptation.

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