Of the following, the only organelle that has a double membrane structure is the

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The mitochondrion is the only organelle listed that has a double membrane structure. The outer membrane is smooth and the inner membrane has many folds called cristae. These folds increase the surface area for the many enzymes used in cellular respiration, which takes place within the mitochondrion. The other organelles listed (centriole, Golgi apparatus, rough endoplasmic reticulum, and smooth endoplasmic reticulum) do not have double membrane structures.

Of the Following, the Only Organelle That Has a Double