If an inhibitor disrupts the flow of protons from the matrix into the intermembrane space of mitochondria,no ATP will be formed.

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The flow of protons from the matrix into the intermembrane space of mitochondria is essential for the creation of a proton gradient, which drives the synthesis of ATP through the ATP synthase enzyme. If this flow is disrupted, the gradient cannot be created, and ATP synthesis cannot take place.

If an Inhibitor Disrupts the Flow of Protons from the Matrix