22 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two membranes of the mitochondria?
A
Outer mitochondrial membrane and inner mitochondrial membrane.
2
Q
What is the function of the outer mitochondrial membrane?
A
Contains many voltage-dependent anion channels.
3
Q
What is the structure of the inner mitochondrial membrane?
A
Arranged into numerous cristae (folds) that significantly increase the inner membrane surface area.
4
Q
What does the inner mitochondrial membrane surround?
A
The matrix which contains several enzymes.
5
Q
What is the location of the intermembrane space?
A
Located between the inner and outer membranes.
6
Q
How does the environment of the intermembrane space compare to the cytoplasm?
A
It is similar with respect to ions and small molecules.
