Assuming the pH of the matrix was significantly lower than the inner mitochondrial space, how would

the ATP synthase function differently?



a. It would require an ion to stabilize it.
b. ATP synthase would no longer function properly.
c. It would hydrolyze ATP to form ADP.
d. It would function exactly the same.
e. The electron transport chain would be uncoupled.


C

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