Exposing inner mitochondrial membranes to ultrasonic vibrations will fragment the membranes and pieces will reseal "inside out" to form small vesicles. The fact that these vesicles can transfer electrons from NADH to oxygen and synthesize ATP suggests that which of the following components must be present?

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The ability to transfer electrons from NADH to oxygen and synthesize ATP indicates that both the electron transport system and ATP synthase are present and functional in the vesicles. The electron transport system is responsible for the transfer of electrons, which creates a proton gradient used by ATP synthase to synthesize ATP.

Exposing Inner Mitochondrial Membranes to Ultrasonic Vibrations Will Fragment the Membranes