Which statement about mitochondria is not true?
A) The inner mitochondrial membrane folds to form cristae.
B) The outer membrane is relatively permeable to macromolecules.
C) Mitochondria are green because they contain chlorophyll.
D) Fuel molecules from the cytosol are used for respiration in mitochondria.
E) ATP is synthesized in mitochondria.

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Mitochondria are not green because they do not contain chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is found in chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells. Mitochondria, on the other hand, are responsible for cellular respiration, which converts food molecules into energy.

Which Statement About Mitochondria Is Not True