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What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of mitochondria?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary role of ATP synthase in mitochondria?
Which organelle is responsible for hosting the DNA material of mitochondria?
Which organelle is responsible for hosting the DNA material of mitochondria?
How do mitochondria reproduce?
How do mitochondria reproduce?
What is the suggested origin of mitochondria according to scientists?
What is the suggested origin of mitochondria according to scientists?
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
What distinguishes mitochondria from most organelles in a eukaryotic cell?
What distinguishes mitochondria from most organelles in a eukaryotic cell?
Where are mitochondria located within eukaryotic cells?
Where are mitochondria located within eukaryotic cells?
What is the process through which mitochondria reproduce?
What is the process through which mitochondria reproduce?
What is the suggested origin of mitochondria according to scientists?
What is the suggested origin of mitochondria according to scientists?
What is the primary function of mitochondria within a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of mitochondria within a eukaryotic cell?
How do mitochondria differ from most organelles in a eukaryotic cell?
How do mitochondria differ from most organelles in a eukaryotic cell?
Where are the mitochondria located within eukaryotic cells?
Where are the mitochondria located within eukaryotic cells?
