If the inner membrane of the mitochondria were compromised in some way, what effect would this have on cellular

respiration?



a. The transport of electrons across the inner mitochondrial membrane would not occur.
b. The proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane would dissipate.


c. The ATP synthase enzyme would relocate to the mitochondrial matrix.
d. The cell would generate more ATP.
e. ATP would no longer be made anywhere in the cell by any mechanism.


ANSWER: b

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