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Where are mitochondria often located in sperm cells?
What is the main function of mitochondria in a cell?
Which organelle works together with mitochondria in regulating calcium concentration?
What triggers cellular activities by acting as essential signals?
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What is a unique characteristic of mitochondria's genetic material?
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Apart from energy metabolism, what other function do mitochondria perform?
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What type of diseases can be caused by mutations in mitochondrial genes?
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Which cellular process is regulated by events within the mitochondria?
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Which organelle in the cell works together with mitochondria to regulate calcium concentration?
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What percentage of the volume of an average mammalian liver cell do mitochondria occupy?
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Apart from ATP generation, what is another key function of mitochondria?
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What triggers cellular activities by acting as essential signals for various processes?
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Which part of a sperm cell often houses mitochondria that produce ATP for movement?
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What substance are mitochondria involved in synthesizing, in addition to amino acids and heme?
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What are mitochondria's unique characteristics in terms of their genetic material?
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