Question

Exposing inner mitochondrial membranes to ultrasonic vibrations will disrupt the membranes. However, the fragments will reseal "inside out." These little vesicles that result can still transfer electrons from NADH to oxygen and synthesize ATP. If the membranes are agitated further, however, the ability to synthesize ATP is lost. After the further agitation of the membrane vesicles, what must be lost from the membrane?
A) the ability of NADH to transfer electrons to the first acceptor in the electron transport chain
B) the prosthetic groups like heme from the transport system
C) cytochromes
D) ATP synthase, in whole or in part
E) the contact required between inner and outer membrane surfaces

Answer 1

Answer:

After the further agitation of the membrane vesicles, the element that must be lost from the membrane Is:

D) ATP synthase, in whole or in part

Explanation:

In the process of cellular respiration, glucose molecules are broken down to drain energy from them and distribute it through the cell and its organelles to perform their activities. In this process, the ATP is produced as a product of the phenomenon of breaking down glucose to use it as a source of energy. Producing the oxidative phosphorylation that the electrons and several proteins to embedded inside the mitochondria. Making the ATP be lost completely or in a fraction in the membrane to complete the process.