Mitocondria Flashcards
1
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Membrane
A
Double membrane that controls enter and exit of material
Inner of the membranes fold to form a cristae
2
Q
Cristae
A
Provide a large surface area for the attachment of enzymes and other proteins involved in respiration
3
Q
Matrix
A
It contains proteins,lipids,ribosomes and DNA this allows mitochondria to produce their own proteins
4
Q
As whole
A
They are responsible for the molecule ATP and organelles or cells similar to mitochondria require a lot of ATP for the process of absorbing substances from intestines by active transport
