What is a consequence of plasma membrane damage to the mitochondria?do free radicals cause cell damage?
a. Enzymatic digestion halts DNA synthesis.
b. Influx of calcium ions halts ATP production.
c. Edema from an influx in sodium causes a reduction in ATP production.
d. Potassium shifts out of the mitochondria, which destroys the infrastructure
Ans: b. Influx of calcium ions halts ATP production.
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