Cell-The-Unit-Of-Life Question 175

Question: When mitochondria are actively engaged in phosphorylation and electron transport, it is:

Options:

A) in active state

B) in condensed state

C) having enlarged intermembrane space

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] When ATP concentration is low or the respiratory chan is inhibited, the mitochondria are seen in an inactive or orthodox state, while reverse happens in condensed state in which intermembrane space is also increased.