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Which of the following is an ionophore?

A
Carboxin
B
2, 4 dinitrophonal
C
Atractiloside
D
Valinomycin
High-Yield Explanation
Valinomycin: It produced by a type of Streptomyces. Transpos K+ from the cytosol into matrix and H+ from matrix to cytosol, thereby decreasing the proton gradient.so it is an ionophore.Ref: MN Chatterjea Textbook of Medical Biochemistry, 8th edition, page no: 146

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