The proton concentration in the matrix suddenly becomes equal to the intermembrane space of all the mitochondria within a cell. Predict the most logical effect.
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Step 1: If the proton concentration in the matrix suddenly becomes equal to the intermembrane space of all the mitochondria within a cell, this would disrupt the normal proton gradient that is essential for ATP production in the mitochondria. Show more…
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I know that the electron transport chain pumps protons (H+) across the inner membrane of the mitochondria and after a proton gradient is established, an enzyme in the inner membrane, ATP synthase, synthesizes ATP. What would occur if the concentration of protons in the mitochondrial matrix is equal to that in the intermembrane space?
Shaiju T.
The pH in the intermembrane space of the mitochondria should be ________ compared to the matrix due to the ________. higher; higher concentration of protons in the intermembrane space higher; lower concentration of protons in the intermembrane space lower; higher concentration of protons in the intermembrane space lower; lower concentration of protons in the intermembrane space
Maitreya E.
Due to electron transport in a eukaryotic cell, the pH of the intermembrane space is lower because protons are pumped into the matrix of the mitochondria. the pH of the intermembrane space is higher because protons are pumped into the matrix of the mitochondria. the pH of the matrix is lower because protons are pumped into the intermembrane space of the mitochondria. the pH of the matrix is higher because protons are pumped into the intermembrane space of the mitochondria.
Qudsiya A.
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