The Inner Membrane of a Mitochondrion Has Many Folds

question 11

Multiple Choice

The inner membrane of a mitochondrion has many folds.Why?

• 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 and ATP synthase molecules, 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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