Which of the following would be most detrimental for cellular respiration? That

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Which of the following would be most detrimental for cellular respiration? That is, which one would result in the greatest reduction in the number of ATP molecules being generated?

Select one:

a. A strong reducing agent which is only active in the inter-membrane space of mitochondria

b. A strong oxidizing agent which is only active in the mitochondrial matrix

c. A strong reducing agent which can enter the cytoplasm but not the mitochondrial matrix

d. A strong oxidizing agent which enters the cytoplasm but not the mitochondrial matrix

answer is B... why?

Explanation / Answer

Ans C

A strong reducing agent which can enter the cytoplasm but not the mitochondrial matrix.

Because cellular respiration occurs into the cytoplasm and is an oxidative process. So we need reducing agent in cytoplasm.

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