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What is the role of the mitochondrial outer membrane?
Options
A DNA protection
B Acts as a barrier and contains porins for transport
Correct Answer
C Produces ribosomes
D Generates ATP
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The outer mitochondrial membrane acts as a sieve-like boundary between the mitochondrion and the cytosol. It contains large channel proteins called porins that allow small molecules to pass through.

Hint

It's permeable to small molecules and ions.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 772 of 2556
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