Which of the following is NOT true of 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP)?
A) It is an uncoupler.
B) It can be used to measure ΔpH.
C) Unprotonated DNP can cross the membrane.
D) Protonated DNP can cross the membrane.
E) It dissipates the proton motive force.

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2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) is an uncoupler that can cross the membrane in both its protonated and unprotonated forms, and it causes the dissipation of the proton motive force. However, it is not used to measure ΔpH.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP)