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What Happens to Patients Given the Proton Gradient Uncoupler 2,4-Dinitrophenol

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What happens to patients given the proton gradient uncoupler 2,4-dinitrophenol?


A) They undergo rapid decrease in body temperature as a result of lack of mitochondrial electron transport.
B) They experience lower cellular pH as a result of rapid proton gradient dissipation.
C) Their mitochondrial membranes fail as a result of rapid proton gradient release.
D) Their body temperatures rise as a result of heat release from gradient uncoupling.

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