A major lipid of mitochondrial membrane is:
Correct Answer: Cardiolipin
Description: Cardiolipin is a phospholipid which is present in inner mitochondrial membrane Found only in mitochondria Can be antigenic Has a role in apoptosis signaling Act as anticoagulant Decreased or altered cardiolipin can lead to ageing, hea failure, hypothyroidism & Bah syndrome (cardioskeletal myopathy) Complex structure Made up of Glycerol attached to two Phosphatidic acid.
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