AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -a gradient of H+ exists across the inner mitochondrial membrane, ATP synthesis is found in the inner mitrochondrial membrane, the inner mitochondrial membrane plays a role in the formation of pyruvate, Electron carriers are found in the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -D) The inner mitochondrial membrane plays a role in the production of pyruvate. E) ATP synthase is associated with the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: “The enzymes of the electron transfer chain embedded in the outer membrane” statement regarding the mitochondrial membrane is not correct.

Detailed explanation-4: -The inner mitochondrial membrane transduces energy through oxidative phosphorylation, the main process responsible for the production of energy in the form of ATP in eukaryotic cells (Saraste, 1999).

Detailed explanation-5: -Consequently, the inner mitochondrial membrane is the functional barrier to the passage of small molecules between the cytosol and the matrix and maintains the proton gradient that drives oxidative phosphorylation.