NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER MAINS 2011

  • question_answer
    The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondrion with its four parts labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Select the part correctly matched with its function.                                                          

    A) D-Outer membrane-gives-rise to inner membrane by splitting

    B) B-Inner membrane-forms infolding called cristae

    C)  C-Cristae-possess single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes

    D)  A-Matrix-major site for respiratory chain enzymes

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The inner membrane of mitochondria forms a number of infoldings-called the cristae (sing-crista) towards the matrix. The cristae increase the surface area.


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