Question

Oxysome of mitochondria are concerned with

• A. Photophosphorylation
• B. Oxidative phosphorylation
• C. Photorespiration
• D. Digestion

Answer 1

The correct option is B Oxidative phosphorylation

The inner membrane bears oxysomes. Oxysomes take part in ATP synthesis through oxidative phosphorylation. The oxysomes are also called F${}_0$ - F${}_1$ particles. They are made up of F${}_0$ base, Stalk and F${}_1$ head. The F${}_0$ part function as proton tunnels. Stalk part of elementary particle has coupling factor while heads have ATP as for ATP synthesis.