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What is the function of cristae in the mitochondria?
What is the function of cristae in the mitochondria?
Increase the surface area of the membrane for chemical reactions
Where is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) located, and how does it differ from nuclear DNA?
Where is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) located, and how does it differ from nuclear DNA?
Located in the matrix of the inner membrane; mtDNA is more similar to bacterial DNA and contains fewer base pairs
Explain the significance of the maternal inheritance of mtDNA in tracing genetic lines.
Explain the significance of the maternal inheritance of mtDNA in tracing genetic lines.
Maternal inheritance of mtDNA allows for tracing genetic lines and determining common ancestry.
Mitochondria are also involved in other tasks apart from energy production.
Mitochondria are also involved in other tasks apart from energy production.
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Mitochondria are typically visible under the microscope without staining.
Mitochondria are typically visible under the microscope without staining.
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Mitochondria have two membranes, an inner one and an outer one.
Mitochondria have two membranes, an inner one and an outer one.
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The outer membrane of mitochondria allows large molecules to pass freely through it.
The outer membrane of mitochondria allows large molecules to pass freely through it.
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The inner membrane of mitochondria is impermeable to most molecules due to the presence of porins.
The inner membrane of mitochondria is impermeable to most molecules due to the presence of porins.
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Mitochondria are only responsible for energy production and do not perform any other important tasks.
Mitochondria are only responsible for energy production and do not perform any other important tasks.
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The DNA in mitochondria is more similar to plant DNA than bacterial DNA.
The DNA in mitochondria is more similar to plant DNA than bacterial DNA.
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The child always inherits their mtDNA from their father.
The child always inherits their mtDNA from their father.
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Mitochondria are constantly dividing and bonding together, forming ever-changing networks.
Mitochondria are constantly dividing and bonding together, forming ever-changing networks.
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Mature red blood cells have a greater number of mitochondria compared to liver cells.
Mature red blood cells have a greater number of mitochondria compared to liver cells.
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