If the mitochondrial ATP synthase were inhibited,but the electron transport chain was allowed to run continuously,the pH of the cytoplasm would
A) decrease.
B) increase.
C) remain unchanged.
D) increase immediately and then decrease.

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If ATP synthase is inhibited, it means that protons will not be pumped into the mitochondrial matrix. This will increase the concentration of protons in the intermembrane space and decrease the concentration of protons in the cytoplasm. As a result, the pH of the cytoplasm will decrease.

If the Mitochondrial ATP Synthase Were Inhibited,but the Electron Transport