Chapter 12, Problem 12.11EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “the mitochondrion inner membrane is highly permeable to small molecules” 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.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “mitochondria have a sausage-like shape” 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.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “cristae are small folds on 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.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify whether the statement “the inner most area of a mitochondrion is called the matrix” 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.