Which of the following statements regarding mitochondrial membrane is not correct ?

Options

A. The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane
B. The inner membrane is highly convoluted forming a series of infoldings
C. The outer membrane resembles a sieve
D. The outer membrane is permeable to all kinds of molecules

Answer

A

Explanation

In mitochondria. the enzymes of electron transport chain are found in the inner membrane while outer membrane contains enzymes involvedin mitochondrial lipid synthesis and those enzymes
that convert lipid substrates into other forms that are subsequently metabolised. in the matrix
The outer membrane resembles a sieve that is permeable to all molecules of 10,000 daltons mole
weight or less, including small proteins.
The inne r membrane is impermeabie and highly convoluted, forming a senes of infoldings, known , scristae, in the matrix space