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 be denatured.
d. The cell would generate more ATP than before.
e. ATP would no longer be made anywhere in the cell by any mechanism.
B
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