The Main Function of Cristae in Mitochondria Is to

question 34

Multiple Choice

The main function of cristae in mitochondria is to

• A)supply enzymes for reactions.
• B)increase chemical transport in mitochondria.
• C)facilitate diffusion of substances into the mitochondria.
• D)increase the surface area for chemical reactions.

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Definitions:

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction involving the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water.

Catalyzed

Accelerated or initiated by the presence of a catalyst, a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Functions of Proteins

The functions of proteins include acting as enzymes, hormones, and structural components, facilitating biochemical reactions, and playing roles in immune response and transport.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.