Certain drugs prevent the formation of a hydrogen ion gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane. What is the most likely consequence?

A) Most ATP production will stop, and the cell will die.
B) ATP production will increase.
C) Fermentation will stop.
D) Glycolysis will stop.


Answer: A

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