Mitochondrial Cytopathy

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Which organelle is responsible for the deficient energy production in mitochondrial cytopathy?

  • Lysosome
  • Mitochondria (correct)
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Golgi apparatus

What is the main function of mitochondria in the body?

  • Produce red blood cells
  • Generate energy (correct)
  • Transport nutrients
  • Eliminate waste

Which membrane of the mitochondrion holds the electrochemical gradient?

  • Intermembrane space
  • Inner mitochondrial membrane (correct)
  • Matrix
  • Outer mitochondrial membrane

Where are most of the electron transport chain proteins embedded?

<p>Inner mitochondrial membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compartment of the mitochondrion contains numerous transport channels?

<p>Outer mitochondrial membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are hundreds of mitochondrial enzymes located?

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

What is the process called where energy is transformed into ATP in the presence of oxygen?

<p>Oxidative phosphorylation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ systems can be affected by disorders of oxidative phosphorylation?

<p>Nervous and endocrine systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the clinical features of mitochondrial cytopathy?

<p>Deficient energy production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age groups can mitochondrial cytopathy occur in?

<p>All age groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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