10 Questions
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
Generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through aerobic respiration
What is the popular nickname for the mitochondrion?
"Powerhouse of the cell"
Which organisms lack mitochondria in some of their cells?
Mature mammalian red blood cells
Who discovered the mitochondria?
Albert von Kölliker
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
Generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through aerobic respiration
What is the approximate size range of mitochondria?
Between 0.75 and 3 μm2 in cross section
Who coined the term 'mitochondrion'?
Carl Benda
What is the popular nickname for the mitochondrion?
"Powerhouse of the cell"
Which organism is known to have completely lost its mitochondria?
Monocercomonoides
What did Albert von Kölliker discover mitochondria in?
Voluntary muscles of insects
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of mitochondria, the organelles responsible for generating ATP through aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells. Learn about their discovery and significance in cellular energy production.
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