mitochondria

Question 1

what is found in between the double membrane structure in the mitochondria?

Answer 1

mono amine oxidase B

Question 2

WHAT type of drugs target the mono amine oxidase B found between the two membranes?

Answer 2

anti-parkinsonian drugs such as selegiline

Question 3

what is the main function of the mitochondria?

Answer 3

produces approximately 80% of the cells demand for ATP

Question 4

what are mitochondrial functions and activities driven by?

Answer 4

H+ (ΔpH) gradients: The hydrogen ion movement takes place during cellular respiration or photosynthesis, resulting in the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). These energy molecules are generated in the mitochondria and chloroplast.

Question 5

what is MITCHELL’S CHEMIOSMOTIC HYPOTHESIS?

Answer 5

THE HYPOTHESIS STATES a transmembrane ATP synthases is central to convert energy of spontaneous flow of protons through them into chemical energy of ATP bonds.