For each of the following experiments, tell me whether you would expect the rate of O₂ consumption and ATP synthesis to increase, decrease or remain the same (respectively). Assume there is plenty of O₂ around. (a) Succinate is suddenly added to mitochondria that have no other oxidizable substrates (Assume that there are ADP and Pi in mitochondria). (b) ADP is not allowed to pass into the mitochondrial matrix. (c) 2,4 Dinitrophenol (an uncoupler) is added.

For each of the following experiments, tell me whether you would expect the rate of O₂ consumption and ATP synthesis to increase, decrease or remain the same (respectively). Assume there is plenty of O₂ around. (a) Succinate is suddenly added to mitochondria that have no other oxidizable substrates (Assume that there are ADP and Pi in mitochondria). (b) ADP is not allowed to pass into the mitochondrial matrix. (c) 2,4 Dinitrophenol (an uncoupler) is added.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy

Section7.4: Oxidative Phosphorylation: The Electron Transfer System And Chemiosmosis

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