You are given a suspension of purified mitochondria that are known to have adequate reserves of NAD+, FAD, and ADP/inorganic phosphate. Assume that the mitochondrial preparation you are working with is free of cytosolic components (enzymes and metabolites) and assume that all the compounds listed below can cross both mitochondrial membranes, When glucose is added to this suspension: a. What is the effect on oxygen consumption by the purified mitochondria? b. Explain your answer above. When citrate is added to this suspension: c. What is the effect on oxygen consumption by the purified mitochondria? d. Explain your answer above.

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