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Which membrane of the mitochondria has a higher protein to lipid ratio?
Which membrane of the mitochondria has a higher protein to lipid ratio?
- Inner membrane (correct)
- Cristae
- Intermembrane space
- Outer membrane
What is the function of the complexes in the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the function of the complexes in the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
- To transport small ions
- To increase permeability
- To store energy in ATP
- To produce water (correct)
What is the main reason for the much bigger surface area of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the main reason for the much bigger surface area of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
- It is more permeable to small ions
- It has more lipids than the outer membrane
- It has a higher protein to lipid ratio
- It is less permeable to small ions (correct)
What is the source of the hydrogens and electrons used in the electron transport chain?
What is the source of the hydrogens and electrons used in the electron transport chain?
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What is the primary product of the electron transport chain in the mitochondria?
What is the primary product of the electron transport chain in the mitochondria?
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Which type of molecule is not permeable through the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
Which type of molecule is not permeable through the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
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What is the function of the transporters in the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the function of the transporters in the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
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What is the role of the complexes in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of the complexes in the electron transport chain?
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