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Question:

Which of the following statements regarding mitochondria is incorrect?

Enzymes of electron transport are embedded in outer membrane

Outer membrane is permeable to monomers of carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Inner membrane is convoluted with infoldings

Mitochondrial matrix contains single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes

Solution:

Correct option is B. In mitochondria, enzymes for electron transport are present in the inner membrane. Therefore, the statement 'Enzymes of electron transport are embedded in the outer membrane' is incorrect.