When viewed through an electron microscope, which structure is surrounded by a double membrane?
Correct answer: C. Mitochondrion
- A. Endoplasmic reticulum
- B. Golgi body
- C. Mitochondrion
- D. Ribosome
Explanation
A mitochondrion is a double membrane-bounded organelle. The outer mitochondrial membrane is smooth, while the inner membrane has infoldings called cristae.
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