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Which organelle is responsible for the deficient energy production in mitochondrial cytopathy?
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?
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?
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?
Where are most of the electron transport chain proteins embedded?
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Which compartment of the mitochondrion contains numerous transport channels?
Which compartment of the mitochondrion contains numerous transport channels?
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Where are hundreds of mitochondrial enzymes located?
Where are hundreds of mitochondrial enzymes located?
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What is the process called where energy is transformed into ATP in the presence of oxygen?
What is the process called where energy is transformed into ATP in the presence of oxygen?
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Which organ systems can be affected by disorders of oxidative phosphorylation?
Which organ systems can be affected by disorders of oxidative phosphorylation?
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What is the basis for the clinical features of mitochondrial cytopathy?
What is the basis for the clinical features of mitochondrial cytopathy?
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What age groups can mitochondrial cytopathy occur in?
What age groups can mitochondrial cytopathy occur in?
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