Question

When mitochondria are extracted from cells for biochemical study, they are usually kept in a 0.25 mol/dm^3 sucrose solution.
Why is the sucrose solution used?
A. To act as a solvent
B. To enable the rate of respiration of the mitochondria to be determined
C. To prevent the mitochondria from changing in structure
D. To provide a source of energy

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

Well, if this question came in the exam, I'd pick B?

Answer 3

I think B is correct too :)

Answer 4

Thanks :)