What will most likely happen if a toxin causes the hydrogen ion pump to stop

moving Htions outside the mitochondrial membranes of the bird's cells?

A. The bird will stop flying because it will quickly use up its remaining

energy

B. The bird will eat more food to build up its energy reserves in the

Krebs cycle.

C. The bird will fly only short distances because it will need to rest.

D. The bird will fly a long distance because it will rely on energy from

glycolysis.

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Alivia Joyce

Biology

14 July, 21:49

What will most likely happen if a toxin causes the hydrogen ion pump to stop

moving Htions outside the mitochondrial membranes of the bird's cells?

A. The bird will stop flying because it will quickly use up its remaining

energy

B. The bird will eat more food to build up its energy reserves in the

Krebs cycle.

C. The bird will fly only short distances because it will need to rest.

D. The bird will fly a long distance because it will rely on energy from

glycolysis.

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Manuel Hutchinson · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is A. The bird will stop flying because it will quickly use up its remaining energy.

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