Changing the shape or morphology of the mitochondrial inner membrane can change the efficiency of mitochondrial function. Which of the following outcomes will most likely result from a change in the shape of the mitochondrial inner membrane from a highly folded surface to a smooth, flat surface?

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Changing the shape or morphology of the mitochondrial inner membrane can change the efficiency of mitochondrial function.

Which of the following outcomes will most likely result from a change in the shape of the mitochondrial inner membrane from a highly folded surface to a smooth, flat surface?

A. Mitochondria will become more efficient because the inner mitochondrial membrane will become more permeable to ions.

B. Mitochondria will become more efficient because the total volume of the mitochondria will increase.

C. Mitochondria will become less efficient because the inner mitochondrial membrane will become less permeable to large molecules.

D. Mitochondria will become less efficient because the surface area of the inner mitochondrial membranes will decrease.

 D. Mitochondria will become less efficient because the surface area of the inner mitochondrial membranes will decrease.

Explanation:

Mitochondria is called the power house of the cell as it produces energy by the oxidation of food in the form of adenosine triphosphate or ATP. The inner mitochondrial membrane comprises of numerous folds which are called cristae which increases the surface area for the chemical reactions necessary for the production of energy. If the folding increases the surface area for  energy production will decrease as the surface area for chemical reactions will decrease. Thus the efficiency of mitochondria will decrease.

If the mitochondrial inner membrane becomes flat or smooth surface then this also decreases the surface area for chemical respiration, thus in this case too the efficiency of mitochondria will decrease.

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