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You are able to extract mitochondria from the cell and remove the outer membrane. You want to show that the mitochondria can still produce ATP if placed in the right solution. The solution should be isotonic, but at what pH

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Answer:

Low PH

Explanation:

The high external acid concentration causes an increase in H+ in the inter membrane space leading to increased ATP production by ATP synthetase.

Mitochondrial production of ATP requires a concentration gradient of H+, with a high concentration at the inter membrane space and a low concentration in the matrix. The inner membrane is impermeable to H+, but the outer membrane of the mitochondria will allow H+ to pass through. Thus, placing mitochondria in a low pH buffer produces a H+ gradient that can generate ATP through ATP synthetase.

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