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How is the structure of a mitochondria adapted to its function?

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outer mitochondrial membrane - separates the contents of mitochondrion from rest of cell; makes it a compartment specialized for aerobic respiration;
inner mitochondrion membrane - site of oxidative phosphorylation (electron transport chains & ATP synthesis;
cristae - increase surface area vailable for xidative phosphorylation
intermembrane sapce - volume is small so concentration gradient builds rapid for ATP synthase
matrix - fluid contains enzymes to support reactions

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How is the outer mitochondrial membrane an adapted structure of a mitochondria?

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separates the contents of mitochondrion from rest of cell;

makes it a compartment specialized for aerobic respiration;

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How is the inner mitochondrion membrane an adapted structure of a mitochondria?

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site of oxidative phosphorylation (electron transport chains and ATP synthesis;

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How are cristae an adapted structure of a mitochondria?

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increase surface area vailable for xidative phosphorylation

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How is the intermembrane space an adapted structure of a mitochondria?

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volume is small so concentration gradient builds rapid for ATP synthase

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How is the matrix an adapted structure of the mitochondria?

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fluid contains enzymes to support reactions