What is the effect of oligomycin,an ATP synthase inhibitor,on the mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation pathway?
A) The mitochondria cannot reduce NADH or make ATP.
B) No proton gradient is formed, and no ATP is synthesized.
C) Protons leak back into the cytoplasm.
D) The proton gradient is formed, but no ATP synthesis can occur.

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Oligomycin inhibits ATP synthase, preventing ATP production despite the presence of a proton gradient.

What Is the Effect of Oligomycin,an ATP Synthase Inhibitor,on the Mitochondrial