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What is the main function of mitochondria?
Sites of cellular respiration
Where is the intermembrane space located in mitochondria?
Between the inner and outer membranes
What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of mitochondria?
Provide channel for passage of small molecules required for ATP synthesis
What is the structural benefit of cristae in mitochondria?
Increase surface area for ATP production
What organelle is responsible for converting most of the energy released from nutrient breakdown into ATP?
Inner mitochondrial membrane
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