NEET Biology question

Which of the following statements regarding mitochondria is incorrect?

(A)Mitochondrial matrix contains single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes.
(B)Outer membrane is permeable to monomers of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
(C)Enzymes of electron transport are embedded in outer membrane.Correct
(D)Inner membrane is convoluted with infoldings.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Electron transport chain enzymes are embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane, not the outer membrane, making this statement incorrect. The mitochondrial matrix does contain circular DNA and

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