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 essential for oxidative phosphorylation, the process by which ATP is produced through the electron transport chain. Without this membrane, the mitochondria would not be able to carry out oxidative phosphorylation and therefore would not be able to produce ATP. Alcoholic fermentation and glycolysis occur outside of the mitochondria, and biosynthesis is not directly related to mitochondrial function.

A Mutant Protist Is Found in Which Some Mitochondria Lack