A drug is tested in the laboratory and is found to create holes in both mitochondrial membranes. Scientists suspect that the drug will be harmful to human cells because it will inhibit

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The citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation occur within the mitochondria and involve the use of the mitochondrial membranes. If the drug is creating holes in both mitochondrial membranes, it is likely inhibiting both the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, leading to harmful effects on human cells.

A Drug Is Tested in the Laboratory and Is Found