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If the inner mitochondrial membrane were freely permeable to h+, atp production by atp synthase would __________. See section 3.7 (page 67)

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ATP would not be produced by oxidative phosphorylation.

If the inner mitochondrial membrane were freely permeable to h+, ATP production by ATP synthase through oxidative phosphorylation would not occur.

Step-by-step explanation;

-Oxidative phosphorylation is the process in which ATP is formed as a result of the transfer of electrons from NADH or FADH 2 to O 2 by a series of electron carriers.This process, which takes place in mitochondria, is the major source of ATP in aerobic organisms.

-Oxidative phosphorylation is made up of two closely connected components: the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis. The electron transport chain forms a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane, which drives the synthesis of ATP via chemiosmosis.

-Therefore; If the inner mitochondrial membrane were freely permeable to h+, ATP production by ATP synthase through oxidative phosphorylation would not occur.

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