F₁ particles present in mitochondria are known as

Options

(a) episomes
(b) spherosomes
(c) oxysomes
(d) microsomes

Correct Answer:

oxysomes

Explanation:

F1 particles are present in the inner mitochondrial space of the mitochondrion. It is attached on the infoldings called the cristae. F1 particles are also known as oxysomes or elementary particles or F1-F0 particles. They are responsible in ATP synthesis and oxidation