Mitochondria

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What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of mitochondria?

  • Facilitate the exchange of proteins and small molecules through the membrane (correct)
  • Act as an absorber and storage site for calcium
  • Regulate the amount of calcium inside a cell
  • Facilitate the production of ATP

Which cell type in the human body does not have mitochondria?

  • Hepatocytes (liver cells)
  • Neurons
  • Osteocytes (bone cells)
  • Erythrocytes (red blood cells) (correct)

What is the main function of the inner membrane cristae in mitochondria?

  • Facilitation of material exchange
  • Absorption and storage of calcium
  • Regulation of apoptosis
  • Site of energy production (correct)

What is the primary role of ATP synthase in mitochondria?

<p>Carrying out oxidative phosphorylation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for hosting the DNA material of mitochondria?

<p>Matrix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do mitochondria reproduce?

<p>Binary fission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested origin of mitochondria according to scientists?

<p>They existed as bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

<p>Producing energy for the cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mitochondria from most organelles in a eukaryotic cell?

<p>They have two different layers of membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are mitochondria located within eukaryotic cells?

<p>In the cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process through which mitochondria reproduce?

<p>Binary fission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested origin of mitochondria according to scientists?

<p>They existed as bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria within a eukaryotic cell?

<p>Producing energy for the cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do mitochondria differ from most organelles in a eukaryotic cell?

<p>They have two different layers of membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the mitochondria located within eukaryotic cells?

<p>In the cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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