Q. Which of the following statements regarding mitochondrial membrane is not correct?
A) The outer membrane is permeable to all kinds of molecules
B) The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane
C) The inner membrane in highly convoluted forming a series of infoldings
D) The outer membrane resembles a sieve
Explanation
In mitochondria, the enzymes of electron transport chain are found in the inner membrane while outer membrane contains enzymes involved in mitochondria lipid synthesis and those enzymes which convert lipid substrates into forms that are subsequently metabolised in the matrix.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.