Oligomycin is a substance that prevents the ATP synthesis reaction in oxidative phosphorylation, and 2,4-dinitrophenol is an uncoupling agent. In the presence of oligomycin, what would be the effect of adding 2,4-dinitrophenol? A) O2 consumption will increase. B) Electron transfer will be blocked. C) Oxidative phosphorylation will occur. D) Production of water will decrease.

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Oligomycin is a substance that prevents the ATP synthesis reaction in oxidative phosphorylation, and 2,4-dinitrophenol is an uncoupling agent. In the presence of oligomycin, what would be the effect of adding 2,4-dinitrophenol?

A) O2 consumption will increase.
B) Electron transfer will be blocked.
C) Oxidative phosphorylation will occur.
D) Production of water will decrease.
 
 
 
 
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