Based on the Function of Mitochondria,what Substance Is Able to Pass

question 58

Multiple Choice

Based on the function of mitochondria,what substance is able to pass through the outer membrane of the mitochondria easily?

• A)Oxygen
• B)Sugars
• C)Amino acids
• D)Potassium ions

---

Definitions:

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, and serving as a fundamental energy source for living organisms.

Glucose

A simple sugar with the formula C6H12O6 that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

O-linked Glycosidic Bond

An O-linked glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that connects a sugar molecule to another molecule via an oxygen atom.

Merrifeld Synthesis

A method for synthesizing peptides and proteins using a solid-phase synthesis technique.