Answer:
Increases.
Explanation:
The pH of the intermembrane space increases as the poisoning of cyanide occurs. After cyanide poisoning, the electron transport chain can stop pumping of electrons into the intermembrane space. The pH of the intermembrane space would increase, the pH gradient would also decreases, and ATP synthesis would stop to occur. The pH of the intermembrane space is neutral i.e. 7 but due to cyanide it move towards basic.
Answer:
Cyanide inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, a component of the electron transport chain. If cyanide poisoning occurs, the pH of the intermembrane space becomes more basic. The electron transport chain can no longer pump hydrogen ions into the intermembrane space and ATP synthesis stops.
