Which of the Following Statements Concerning Mitochondria Is False

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning mitochondria is false?

• A) The cristae increase the inner surface area of the organelle.
• B) The matrix contains metabolic enzymes involved in ATP synthesis.
• C) Respiratory enzymes are attached to the surface of the cristae.
• D) The mitochondria produce oxygen in the process of energy transformation.
• E) The mitochondria produce most of a cell's ATP.

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