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Explain what will happen in an axon undergoing an action potential but which       is unable...

Explain what will happen in an axon undergoing an action potential but which
      is unable to utilize monosaccharides for cellular respiration.

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If a neurone is unable to utilize monosaccharide for cellular respiration it will effect ATP production. ATP reserve will be depleted a no more new ATP can be synthesized. ATP is not directly required for action potential.but ATP essential for the maintenance of resting membrane potential by sodium potassium pump, which utilizes ATP.

Once the ATP reserve of neurone is completely depleted resting membrane potential cannot be maintained because sodium potassium pump requires ATP. It will affect the action potential.

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