Question

Name the protein that helps pyruvate enter into the mitochondrial matrix.

• A. Transport protein
• B. Contractile protein
• C. Adipose protein
• D. Secretory protein

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Transport protein

• Pyruvate has to be transported or channeled from the cytoplasm to the mitochondrial matrix.

• So, transport proteins or channel proteins serve as a means of transport of these molecules across the cellular constituents for further needs.