The Mitochondrial Cristae Are an Adaptation That

question 58

Multiple Choice

The mitochondrial cristae are an adaptation that

• A) permits the expansion of mitochondria as oxygen accumulates in the mitochondrial matrix.
• B) helps mitochondria divide during times of greatest cellular respiration.
• C) increases the space for more copies of the electron transport chain and ATP synthase complexes.
• D) carefully encloses the DNA housed within the mitochondrial matrix.

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