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Published on: August 21, 2026
The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondrion with its four parts labelled
A
, Part : Matrix - major site for respiratory chain enzymes
B
, Part : Inner membrane - forms infoldings called cristae
C
and Part : Cristae - possess single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes
D
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Select the part correctly matched with its function. : Outer membrane - gives rise to inner membrane by splitting Part
Select the part correctly matched with its function. : Outer membrane - gives rise to inner membrane by splitting Part
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The mitochondrial inner membrane forms infoldings known as cristae, which allow greater surface area for protein such as cytochrome to function properly and efficiently.
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