Chapter 23, Problem 23.12EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “the outer membrane of a mitochondrion is more permeable than the inner membrane” about mitochondrion structural characteristics is true or false.

Concept introduction: In eukaryotic cells, the water-based material which is present between the nucleus and cell membrane of a cell is known as cytoplasm. The various small structures are present in the cytoplasm which perform a particular function of the cell and are known as organelles.

A mitochondrion is an organelle which is responsible for the production of energy which is required for the completion of various functions of the body. It is considered as the main site for the production of energy which is required to perform the various reactions in the cell.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “the outer membrane has a highly folded structure” about mitochondrion structural characteristics is true or false.

Concept introduction: In eukaryotic cells, the water-based material which is present between the nucleus and cell membrane of a cell is known as cytoplasm. The various small structures are present in the cytoplasm which perform a particular function of the cell and are known as organelles.

A mitochondrion is an organelle which is responsible for the production of energy which is required for the completion of various functions of the body. It is considered as the main site for the production of energy which is required to perform the various reactions in the cell.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “cristae are attachments on the inner mitochondrial membrane” about mitochondrion structural characteristics is true or false.

Concept introduction: In eukaryotic cells, the water-based material which is present between the nucleus and cell membrane of a cell is known as cytoplasm. The various small structures are present in the cytoplasm which perform a particular function of the cell and are known as organelles.

A mitochondrion is an organelle which is responsible for the production of energy which is required for the completion of various functions of the body. It is considered as the main site for the production of energy which is required to perform the various reactions in the cell.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “the matrix is the area between the inner and outer mitochondrial membranes” about mitochondrion structural characteristics is true or false.

Concept introduction: In eukaryotic cells, the water-based material which is present between the nucleus and cell membrane of a cell is known as cytoplasm. The various small structures are present in the cytoplasm which perform a particular function of the cell and are known as organelles.

A mitochondrion is an organelle which is responsible for the production of energy which is required for the completion of various functions of the body. It is considered as the main site for the production of energy which is required to perform the various reactions in the cell.