Which of the following statements regarding mitochondrial membrane is not correct ?
Correct answer: C. The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane.
- A. The outer membrane resembles a sieve.
- B. The outer membrane is permeable to all kinds of molecules.
- C. The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane.
- D. The inner membrane is highly convoluted forming a series of infoldings.
Explanation
The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are not embedded in the outer membrane. They are present in inner membrane.
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