Practice question
Question
A treatment reduces the number of cristae in a mitochondrion but leaves its matrix, circular DNA and 70S ribosomes intact. Which cellular process would be most directly reduced?
Explanation
Cristae increase the area of the inner mitochondrial membrane, which contains enzymes associated with mitochondrial activity. Reducing cristae would reduce the membrane area available for oxidative phosphorylation and ATP generation.
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