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What is the primary function of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the primary function of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
- To allow the passage of all small molecules
- To provide a barrier between the matrix and the cytoplasm
- To synthesize mitochondrial DNA and proteins
- To increase the surface area for enzyme attachment (correct)
What is the purpose of the intermembrane space between the inner and outer membranes of the mitochondria?
What is the purpose of the intermembrane space between the inner and outer membranes of the mitochondria?
- To contain cytochrome c and other proteins involved in the electron transport chain (correct)
- To house the ribosomes that synthesize mitochondrial proteins
- To store ATP produced during cellular respiration
- To contain the enzymes for the Krebs cycle
How do the cristae in the inner membrane of the mitochondria contribute to the organelle's function?
How do the cristae in the inner membrane of the mitochondria contribute to the organelle's function?
- They provide a space for the storage of ATP produced during the process
- They increase the surface area for enzyme attachment, improving the efficiency of cellular respiration (correct)
- They facilitate the transport of materials in and out of the mitochondria
- They act as a barrier to prevent the leakage of substances from the matrix
What is the primary role of the outer membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the primary role of the outer membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the main difference between the inner and outer membranes of the mitochondria?
What is the main difference between the inner and outer membranes of the mitochondria?
What is the primary function of the mitochondrial matrix?
What is the primary function of the mitochondrial matrix?
How do the cristae in the inner membrane of the mitochondria vary in shape and arrangement?
How do the cristae in the inner membrane of the mitochondria vary in shape and arrangement?
What is the primary role of the transport proteins found in the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the primary role of the transport proteins found in the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
Which of the following statements about mitochondria is true?
Which of the following statements about mitochondria is true?
What is the typical size range of mitochondria?
What is the typical size range of mitochondria?
How can mitochondria change their shape?
How can mitochondria change their shape?
Where are mitochondria typically located within a cell?
Where are mitochondria typically located within a cell?
Which of the following cell types is likely to have a higher number of mitochondria?
Which of the following cell types is likely to have a higher number of mitochondria?
What is the purpose of the fatty droplets located near mitochondria in muscle cells?
What is the purpose of the fatty droplets located near mitochondria in muscle cells?
How do mitochondria reproduce?
How do mitochondria reproduce?
