Question

Effect of valinomycin on oxidative phosphorylation does not involve _____________

(a) pH gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane decreases

(b) Rate of flow of electrons increases

(c) Rate of oxygen consumption increases

(d) Net yield of ATP decreases

I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My question is taken from ATP Synthesis-1 topic in chapter Oxidative Phosphorylation and Photophosphorylation of Biochemistry

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) pH gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane decreases

For explanation I would say: pH gradient does not decrease.