If the Inner Membrane of a Mitochondrion Were Not Folded

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the inner membrane of a mitochondrion were not folded to create cristae,

• A) the mitochondrion would not be able to make as much ATP.
• B) the outer membrane would become as permeable to macromolecules as the inner membrane is.
• C) the production of glucose within the mitochondrion would decrease.
• D) the mitochondrion would not be as efficient at using solar energy to make ATP.
• E) the mitochondrion would not be able to maintain its shape.

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Definitions:

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