A rare, fake disease that I just made up called Leaky Inner Membrane Syndrome can lead to the formation of Hydrogen Ion Channel proteins within the inner membrane of the mitochondria. These channel proteins allow for the diffusion of hydrogen ions across the inner mitochondrial membrane according to their concentration gradient. Considering your knowledge of the electron transport chain and its role in oxidative phosphorylation, how would this disease affect the metabolism of an affected individual? Be specific!

A rare, fake disease that I just made up called Leaky Inner Membrane Syndrome can lead to the formation of Hydrogen Ion Channel proteins within the inner membrane of the mitochondria. These channel proteins allow for the diffusion of hydrogen ions across the inner mitochondrial membrane according to their concentration gradient. Considering your knowledge of the electron transport chain and its role in oxidative phosphorylation, how would this disease affect the metabolism of an affected individual? Be specific!

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter2: Cell Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2TAHL

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