The Inner Membrane of a Mitochondrion Is Highly Folded

question 30

Multiple Choice

The inner membrane of a mitochondrion is highly folded. Which of the following explains why this is the case?

• A)The folds protect the proteins in the inner membrane from the toxic by-products of cellular respiration.
• B)The folds increase the space available for electron transport chains, increasing the efficiency of ATP production.
• C)The extra folds make the mitochondrion more efficient at capturing carbon dioxide.
• D)The antenna complexes in the inner membrane form clusters that force the membrane into folds.

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