The mitochondrion, like the nucleus, has two or more membrane layers. How is the innermost of these layers different from that of the nucleus?
A)The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded.
B)The two membranes are biochemically very different.
C)The space between the two layers of the nuclear membrane is larger.
D)The inner membrane of the mitochondrion is separated out into thylakoids.
E)The inner mitochondrial membrane is devoid of nearly all proteins.

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The inner mitochondrial membrane is highly folded, allowing for an increased surface area for the reactions of cellular respiration. The inner membrane of the nucleus does not have this characteristic.

The Mitochondrion, Like the Nucleus, Has Two or More Membrane