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What is the site where replication takes place in Human Mitochondrial DNA?
What is the site where replication takes place in Human Mitochondrial DNA?
- Respiratory complexes
- Ribosomal RNAs
- D Loop (correct)
- Transfer RNAs
Which organelle contains its own genetic information?
Which organelle contains its own genetic information?
- Mitochondria (correct)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Nucleus
- Ribosomes
What is the main idea behind the endosymbiosis theory regarding mitochondria?
What is the main idea behind the endosymbiosis theory regarding mitochondria?
- Mitochondria evolved directly from the nucleus
- Mitochondria originated from absorbed bacteria (correct)
- Mitochondria have no genetic information
- Mitochondria are entirely man-made structures
Which type of diseases are linked to mutations in mitochondrial DNA?
Which type of diseases are linked to mutations in mitochondrial DNA?
Why do mitochondrial proteins require a signaling sequence?
Why do mitochondrial proteins require a signaling sequence?
Which cell process can lead to Alzheimer's or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome if excessive?
Which cell process can lead to Alzheimer's or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome if excessive?
What is the function of the signal sequence found at the N terminals of proteins during transport?
What is the function of the signal sequence found at the N terminals of proteins during transport?
Which organelle is crucial in controlling the rate of oxidative phosphorylation?
Which organelle is crucial in controlling the rate of oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the main function of chaperones in the lumen of rough ER?
What is the main function of chaperones in the lumen of rough ER?
Which process involves the return of internalized receptors from endosomes to the plasma membrane?
Which process involves the return of internalized receptors from endosomes to the plasma membrane?
What is the main function of the intermembrane space in mitochondria?
What is the main function of the intermembrane space in mitochondria?
Where does the Citric Acid Cycle (TCA cycle) occur?
Where does the Citric Acid Cycle (TCA cycle) occur?
What is the main function of oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the main function of oxidative phosphorylation?
How many ATP molecules are produced directly in glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?
How many ATP molecules are produced directly in glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?
Which organelle is responsible for programmed cell death (apoptosis)?
Which organelle is responsible for programmed cell death (apoptosis)?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the net ATP yield from one molecule of glucose after both glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle (TCA cycle)?
What is the net ATP yield from one molecule of glucose after both glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle (TCA cycle)?
What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?
What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?
Where is mitochondrial DNA associated within the mitochondria?
Where is mitochondrial DNA associated within the mitochondria?
What is the primary source of energy production in mitochondria?
What is the primary source of energy production in mitochondria?
What is the main function of mitochondrial protein import?
What is the main function of mitochondrial protein import?
Which part of the mitochondria is responsible for the generation of ATP?
Which part of the mitochondria is responsible for the generation of ATP?
What is the role of mitochondria in apoptosis?
What is the role of mitochondria in apoptosis?
What can excessive apoptosis lead to?
What can excessive apoptosis lead to?
Which organelle is responsible for protein transport through the signal sequence at the N terminals?
Which organelle is responsible for protein transport through the signal sequence at the N terminals?
What is the role of KDEL in protein retention?
What is the role of KDEL in protein retention?
Which part of the mitochondria contains chaperones to help correct misfolded proteins?
Which part of the mitochondria contains chaperones to help correct misfolded proteins?
What process involves the return of internalized receptors from endosomes to the plasma membrane?
What process involves the return of internalized receptors from endosomes to the plasma membrane?
What is the main function of lysosomes in a cell?
What is the main function of lysosomes in a cell?
Where do most proteins in mitochondria come from?
Where do most proteins in mitochondria come from?
Which organelle is responsible for the degradation of most proteins in the mitochondria?
Which organelle is responsible for the degradation of most proteins in the mitochondria?
What is the role of the inner membrane space in mitochondria?
What is the role of the inner membrane space in mitochondria?
What is the primary function of mitochondrial protein translocation?
What is the primary function of mitochondrial protein translocation?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for the fusion and fission processes in cells?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for the fusion and fission processes in cells?
Which process involves the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
Which process involves the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
Why are proteins in the mitochondria imported from the nucleus?
Why are proteins in the mitochondria imported from the nucleus?
What is the main function of chaperones in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the main function of chaperones in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the primary function of chaperones in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the primary function of chaperones in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Which organelle is responsible for programmed cell death?
Which organelle is responsible for programmed cell death?
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
What cellular process can lead to programmed cell death without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding environment?
What cellular process can lead to programmed cell death without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding environment?
