Question

Oligomycin A is an antibiotic that works by blocking a proton (H ) channel in ATP synthase, inhibiting the action of the enzyme. The primary effect of this antibiotic is: Group of answer choices decreased ATP synthesis due to a decreased hydrogen ion gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane. increased ATP synthesis due to an increased hydrogen ion gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane. decreased ATP synthesis due to the inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation of ADP. increased ATP synthesis due to the promotion of oxidative phosphorylation of ADP.

Answer 1

Decreased ATP synthesis due to the inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation of ADP

Step-by-step explanation:

If the antibiotic inhibits the action of ATP synthase, it will decrease ATP synthesis.

ATP synthase has the main function of synthesizing ATP from the oxidative phosphorylation of ADP.

In oxidative phosphorylation, ATP is produced from the transfer of electrons from NADH and FADH2. A chemical gradient is created, allowing for ATP synthase to create ATP.

So, the correct answer is that there will be decreased ATP synthesis due to the inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation of ADP.