Question

question 14
which of the following could result lower the number of atps produced from cellular respiration?
shuttling nadh into the mitochondria
protons leaking through the inner mitochondrial membrane
all of the above
none of the above
question 15

Explanation:

During cellular respiration, the proton - motive force generated by the electron - transport chain is used to produce ATP. If protons leak through the inner mitochondrial membrane, the proton - motive force is dissipated, reducing the efficiency of ATP synthesis. Shuttling NADH into the mitochondria is a normal process that contributes to ATP production, not reduces it. So, only protons leaking through the inner mitochondrial membrane can lower ATP production.

Answer:

protons leaking through the inner mitochondrial membrane