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What is the main function of mitochondria?
What is the main function of mitochondria?
- Sites of lipid synthesis
- Sites of cellular respiration (correct)
- Sites of photosynthesis
- Sites of protein synthesis
Where is the intermembrane space located in mitochondria?
Where is the intermembrane space located in mitochondria?
- On the outer membrane
- Between the inner and outer membranes (correct)
- Embedded within the cristae
- Within the matrix space
What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of mitochondria?
What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of mitochondria?
- Control lipid metabolism
- Provide channel for passage of small molecules required for ATP synthesis (correct)
- Facilitate DNA replication
- Regulate protein synthesis
What is the structural benefit of cristae in mitochondria?
What is the structural benefit of cristae in mitochondria?
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What organelle is responsible for converting most of the energy released from nutrient breakdown into ATP?
What organelle is responsible for converting most of the energy released from nutrient breakdown into ATP?
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