Refer to Figure 9.2, showing the citric acid cycle, as a guide to answer the following questions.

-It is possible to prepare vesicles from portions of the inner membrane of the mitochondrial components. Which one of the following processes could still be carried on by this isolated inner membrane?
A)the citric acid cycle
B)oxidative phosphorylation
C)glycolysis and fermentation
D)reduction of NAD⁺
E)both the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

Question

Refer to Figure 9.2, showing the citric acid cycle, as a guide to answer the following questions.
 
-It is possible to prepare vesicles from portions of the inner membrane of the mitochondrial components. Which one of the following processes could still be carried on by this isolated inner membrane?
A)the citric acid cycle 
B)oxidative phosphorylation 
C)glycolysis and fermentation 
D)reduction of NAD⁺ 
E)both the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inner mitochondrial membrane is where oxidative phosphorylation occurs, as it contains the electron transport chain and ATP synthase necessary for this process.