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Functions of Endosymbiotic Organelles

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

To produce ATP through aerobic respiration (correct)
To synthesize proteins
To store genetic information
To regulate the cell cycle

What is the function of peroxisomes in a cell?

To store genetic material
To regulate the cell cycle
To contain enzymes for fatty acid breakdown and detoxification (correct)
To synthesize proteins

What is the role of centrosomes in a cell?

To synthesize proteins
To generate energy for the cell
To regulate gene expression
To organize microtubules and regulate the cell cycle (correct)

What is unique about the DNA of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

It is separate from the DNA found in the nucleus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

They originated from engulfed bacteria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of organelles that have their own DNA?

Producing ATP through aerobic respiration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is NOT involved in energy production?

Centrosomes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of the process that occurs in chloroplasts?

Oxygen (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelles are thought to have originated from engulfed bacteria?

Mitochondria and chloroplasts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common function of peroxisomes and mitochondria?

Producing ATP and breaking down fatty acids (D) Signup and view all the answers