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LekaFEV
4 days ago
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A) explain what would happen to atp production in a mitochondrion that has "leaky membranes", which would allow protons to diffu

se through.
b.explain how the proton gradient contributes to atp production.
Biology
1 answer:
enyata [2.1K]4 days ago
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B) During the citric acid cycle occurring in the mitochondrial matrix, electrons from this metabolic pathway traverse from one protein complex to another and are eventually accepted by an oxygen molecule to form a water molecule. Concurrently, protons are moved into the intermembrane space. The buildup of H+ ions across the mitochondrial membrane generates an electromotive force that ATP synthase exploits to phosphorylate ADP into ATP.


A) A leaky membrane would disrupt the buildup of protons in the intermembrane space. This would diminish the electromotive force that ATP synthase utilizes to convert ADP into ATP. As a result, such dysfunctional mitochondria would produce fewer ATPs compared to a normal mitochondrion.







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