Question

Oxysomes were discovered by
(A) Palade
(B) Benda
(C) Fernandes-Moran
(D) Luch and Rich

Answer 1

Hint: Oxysomes are basically the structure present inside the cristae of the mitochondria.

Complete Answer:
- The mitochondria are derived from two words. i.e. Mitas (thread), Chondria (granules). Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. The oxysomes are discovered by Fernandez Moran.

Therefore, the answer is (C) Fernandez Moran.

Additional information:
- The Oxysome is also called the ${f_1}$ particle of mitochondria. Oxysome is also called the minute repetitive units that occur along the inner membrane of mitochondria and it takes part in ATP synthesis.
- An Oxysome contains all the necessary enzymes and coenzymes needed in the electron transport chain. It is a tennis racket- shaped particle consisting of a head and a stalk. Oxysomes are called Fernandez Moran subunits named after its discovery.
- The oxysomes assist in the process of cellular respiration. They contain enzymes essential for this process.
- The oxysomes are also known as inner membrane subunits. ${f_1}$ particles or ${f_0}{f_1}$ particles and are meant for ATP synthesis (phosphorylation) and also for ATP oxidation.

Note: The central set of reactions involved in ATP production are collectively known as the citric acid cycle, or the Krebs cycle.