The structure
of a Mitochondrion and its function
Cristae- Folds of the inner membrane which increase the surface area available for the electron transport chain
Inter membrane- Contains the electron transport chains and
ATP synthase which create ATP by carrying out oxidative phosphorylation
Outer membrane- Separates the contents of the mitochondrion
from the rest of the cell, creating the perfect environment for aerobic respiration
Space between the inner and outer membranes- Protons are
pumped into this small space by the electron transport chain. Because the space
is so small, a high proton concentration can be easily achieved
Matrix- Fluid inside the mitochondria which contain enzymes
for the Krebs cycle and the link reaction
Ribosomes- 70s ribosomes and a naked loop of DNA are present
in the matrix
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