申論題

2. In cellular energy production process, the transformation of glucose to lactate in myocytes (muscle cells) releases only about 7% of the free energy produced when glucose is completely oxidized to CO₂ and H₂O.

(4) Compound X is an inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthesis. It was observed that when compound X was added to cells, the NAD*/NADH ratio decreased. Would you expect X to be an uncoupling agent or an inhibitor of the respiratory chain? Please explain.