An uncoupler ___________ Select one: a. decreases ATP levels by destroying the proton gradient in mitochondria b. increases ATP levels by creating a protein gradient in mitochondria c. decreases the amount of heat generated during respiration d. inhibits the Na/K pump by de-coupling phosphorylation and transport e. inhibits the Na/K pump by destroying concentration gradients of sodium and potassium

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An uncoupler ___________
Select one:
a.
decreases ATP levels by destroying the proton gradient in mitochondria
b.
increases ATP levels by creating a protein gradient in mitochondria
c.
decreases the amount of heat generated during respiration
d.
inhibits the Na/K pump by de-coupling phosphorylation and transport
e.
inhibits the Na/K pump by destroying concentration gradients of sodium and potassium 
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