This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
Ionophores have following action except 
Select and explain. 
A. Abolish proton gradient, B. Inhibit ADP to ATP conversion, C. Hydrophilic in character, D. Abolish pH gradient
C: Hydrophilic in character
Answer: C: Hydrophilic in character 
Explanation: Hydrophilic in character 

Inophors are lipophilic (not hydrophilic).
Inophors inhibit ATP formation by inhibiting oxidative phosphorylation by abolishing proton gradient or pH gradient.