Which of the following would be most detrimental for cellularrespiration? That is, which one would result in the greatestreduction in the number of ATP molecules being generated?
Select one:
a. A strong reducing agent which is only active in theinter-membrane space of mitochondria
b. A strong oxidizing agent which is only active in themitochondrial matrix
c. A strong reducing agent which can enter the cytoplasm but notthe mitochondrial matrix
d. A strong oxidizing agent which enters the cytoplasm but notthe mitochondrial matrix
answer is B... why?
