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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
- Breaking down glucose and fatty acids
- Storing energy as ATP molecules (correct)
- Synthesizing DNA and RNA
- Producing proteins
How do mitochondria differ in shape within cells engaged in steroid synthesis compared to other cells?
How do mitochondria differ in shape within cells engaged in steroid synthesis compared to other cells?
- They are spherical in shape
- They are located outside the cell nucleus
- They lack cristae
- They have tubular cristae (correct)
Which part of the mitochondrion contains enzymes of the Krebs and fatty acid cycles?
Which part of the mitochondrion contains enzymes of the Krebs and fatty acid cycles?
- Cristae
- Inner membrane
- Matrix (correct)
- Outer membrane
In terms of inheritance, where do you primarily inherit your mitochondria from?
In terms of inheritance, where do you primarily inherit your mitochondria from?
Why are mitochondria thought to have similarities with bacteria?
Why are mitochondria thought to have similarities with bacteria?
What is the main source of substrates for ATP generation in mitochondria?
What is the main source of substrates for ATP generation in mitochondria?
What is the main function of lysosomes?
What is the main function of lysosomes?
How are primary lysosomes identified histologically?
How are primary lysosomes identified histologically?
Which organelle is a major site of oxygen utilization and H2O2 production?
Which organelle is a major site of oxygen utilization and H2O2 production?
What do peroxisomes detoxify in cells?
What do peroxisomes detoxify in cells?
What happens to the alcohol consumed in our body based on the text?
What happens to the alcohol consumed in our body based on the text?
What is the purpose of the highly glycosylated membrane proteins in lysosomes?
What is the purpose of the highly glycosylated membrane proteins in lysosomes?
