Which would be TRUE if an inhibitor blocked the activity of mitochondrial ATP synthase?

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Mitochondrial ATP synthase uses the electrochemical gradient of protons (H+) across the inner mitochondrial membrane to synthesize ATP. If an inhibitor blocks the activity of ATP synthase, protons will start accumulating in the space between the mitochondrial membranes, causing the pH to increase (become more basic). This is because the electron transport chain continues to pump protons out of the matrix, but they cannot flow back through ATP synthase. Therefore, choice B is true. Choices A, C, D, and E are all incorrect.

Which Would Be TRUE If an Inhibitor Blocked the Activity