Question

The mitochondria are organelles that convert food into ATP, energy your cells can use. The text describes the mitochondrion as an organelle with two membranes, an outer and inner. Using evidence from the text, describe the inner membrane and how it is able to increase its ATP production due to this membrane.

Answer 1

Causes oxidative phosphorylation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mitochondrial inner membrane is the site of the electron transport chain which is an important step in aerobic respiration because the inner mitochondrial membrane converts energy through oxidative phosphorylation which is the main process that is responsible for the production of energy in the form of ATP. There is inter-membrane space between the inner membrane and outer membrane where ATP synthase, an enzyme embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane that is responsible for high ATP production.