Suppose that the proton gradient was destroyed and ATP was no longer produced by oxidative phosphorylation. Which statement describes what happens to these protons as they re-enter the mitochondrial matrix?

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When protons re-enter the mitochondrial matrix, they combine with oxygen to form water. This is a part of the terminal step of the electron transport chain, where oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor.

Suppose That the Proton Gradient Was Destroyed and ATP Was