A mutant protist is found in which some mitochondria lack an inner mitochondrial membrane.Which of the following pathways would be completely disrupted in these mitochondria?

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The inner mitochondrial membrane is critical for the process of oxidative phosphorylation, which takes place in the folds of the membrane (cristae). Without the inner membrane, this pathway would be completely disrupted, leading to a lack of ATP production through the electron transport chain. Biosynthesis, glycolysis, and alcoholic fermentation do not directly involve the inner mitochondrial membrane, so they would not be affected by its absence.

A Mutant Protist Is Found in Which Some Mitochondria Lack