In the final stage of the oxidation of food molecules, a gradient of protons is formed across the inner mitochondrial membrane, which is normally impermeable to protons. If cells were exposed to an agent that causes the membrane to become freely permeable to protons, which of the following effects would you expect to observe? (Choose one option only)a)Cells would be completely unable to synthesize ATP.b) NADH would build up.c)Carbon dioxide production would cease.d)consumption of oxygen would fall.e)ATP synthase would not be able to make ATP