Chapter 5, Problem 22CT

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The value of $\text{pH}$ to be above or below than 7.0 in the mitochondrial membranes and give reasons.

Introduction:

$\text{pH}$ is the value which decides the acidity and alkalinity of a solution. If the $\text{pH}$ is below 7, then the solution is acidic. If the $\text{pH}$ is above 7, then the solution is alkaline. The individual inserted a tiny $\text{pH}$ probe into the space between the mitochondrial membranes.