Which statement is FALSE regarding 2,4-dinitrophenol?
A) It is a proton carrier ionophore.
B) It may be either neutral or negatively charged.
C) It is soluble in the lipid core of membranes.
D) It requires a specific transporter to enter mitochondria.
E) It decreases ATP synthesis will increasing oxygen consumption.

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2,4-dinitrophenol does not require a specific transporter to enter mitochondria, as it can freely diffuse across the mitochondrial membrane.

Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding 2,4-Dinitrophenol