The bulk of the energy required by the eukaryotic cell is generated by the mitochondria. The mitochondrion consists of cristae that
A) form a smooth, continuous outer membrane surrounding the entire organelle.
B) form a complex fluid called a matrix outside the organelle.
C) are elaborate folds on the inner membrane which hold the enzymes and electron carriers of aerobic respiration.
D) are circular strands of DNA involved in producing the enzymes needed for anaerobic respiration.
Answer: C) are elaborate folds on the inner membrane which hold the enzymes and electron carriers of aerobic respiration.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is NOT true of human
chromosomes?
a. The haploid number is 23. b. The diploid number is 46. c. There are 23 pairs of chromosomes. d. Human gametes end up with two of each type of 23 chromosomes. e. Human gametes end up with one of each type of 23 chromosomes
Two products of the light-dependent reactions, which become reactants for the light-independent reactions, are
A. ATP and NADP. B. CO2 and H2O. C. O2 and ATP. D. ATP and NADPH2.
Which of the following is not a function of a glycocalyx?
a. It forms pseudopods for faster mobility of an organism. b. It can protect a bacterial cell from drying out. c. It hides a bacterial cell from other cells. d. It allows a bacterium to stick to a host.
Which of the following statements about axonal membranes is NOT true?
A. The sodium-potassium pump establishes a concentration gradient across the membrane. B. The resting potential of a typical neuron is -70 mV. C. There is an electrical potential difference across a neuron's membrane. D. The polarity correlates with a difference in ion distribution across the membrane. E. At rest, there is a higher concentration of sodium ions inside the axon.