Asked by andre correa on May 04, 2024

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Which of the following would increase the electron transport system's production of ATP?

A) limiting the amount of oxygen available
B) decreasing use of ATP and thus reducing available ADP
C) reducing synthesis of NAD+ and FAD
D) adding an NADH reductase inhibitor
E) adding additional hydrogen ions into the intermembrane space of the mitochondria

Electron Transport System

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane to create a gradient used for ATP production.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a crucial molecule in cellular energy transfer that drives various biological processes by providing energy.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for aerobic respiration in living organisms and accounting for about 21% of Earth's atmosphere.

  • Become aware of the connection between the production efficiency of ATP and the steps involved in cellular respiration.
  • Understand the significance of electron carriers in cellular respiration.
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tiara jinkaMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Adding additional hydrogen ions into the intermembrane space of the mitochondria would increase the proton gradient, thus increasing the electron transport system's production of ATP through chemiosmosis. The other options would all decrease the production of ATP.