21. (GC.51) Proteins exist that will open proton channels in the inner mitochondrial
membrane. These channels decouple the proton flow across the membrane from
ATP synthesis. As a result, the mitochondrial proton gradient would ______,
glucose consumption would ______ and the cell would ______.
A. decrease, slow down, cool down.
B. decrease, increase, heat up.
C. increase, increase, heat up.
D. increase, slow down, cool down.
E. decrease, slow down, heat up