Which of the following proteins is responsible for the transport of amino acids across the mitochondrial membrane?

A Mitochondrial pyrline carrier
B Ornithine transporter
C Solute carrier family 25 member 2 ✓
D Glutamate dehydrogenase

Explanation

The solute carrier family 25 member 2, also known as the ornithine carrier, is responsible for the transport of amino acids, including ornithine, across the mitochondrial membrane.

Source

Palmieri et al., Journal of Biological Chemistry
Protein Metabolism Biochemistry Amino Acid Transport Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium