2006-11-26 07:31:59 · 3 answers · asked by PauL M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
For one thing, mitochondria have a double membrane, so the reactions that take place within it are seperate from the cytoplasm and will not disrupt any of the cell's other activities (i.e., the mitochondria is slightly more acidic than the cytoplasm).
Furthermore, the inner membrane is folded to yield a lot of surface area, thus allowing for more reactions to take place.
You could also talk about how the intermembrane space (the space between the inner and outermembranes) allows for an electrochemical gradient to be built up during the process of electron transport.
2006-11-26 07:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by my nickname 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Mitochondrion
2016-12-15 14:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
having the long inner membrane that is folded up allows more surface area for the electron transport chain. the different compartment (inner matrix and outer) allows for the H+ gradient needed to store excess H+ ions
2006-11-26 07:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋