Multiple Choice
Which cell organelle is most responsible for supplying energy to the cell?
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5. Cell Components
Mitochondria & Chloroplasts
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Which of the following statements about chloroplasts and mitochondria is true?
A
Both chloroplasts and mitochondria have their own DNA.
B
Mitochondria are responsible for photosynthesis, while chloroplasts generate ATP.
C
Chloroplasts and mitochondria are both involved in protein synthesis.
D
Chloroplasts are found in animal cells, while mitochondria are found in plant cells.
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Understand the roles of chloroplasts and mitochondria: Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. Mitochondria are involved in cellular respiration, generating ATP from glucose.
Recognize that both chloroplasts and mitochondria have their own DNA, which supports the endosymbiotic theory that they originated from free-living prokaryotes.
Clarify that mitochondria are not responsible for photosynthesis; this is the function of chloroplasts. Mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration.
Note that while both organelles are involved in energy processes, they are not directly involved in protein synthesis. Protein synthesis occurs in the ribosomes.
Understand that chloroplasts are typically found in plant cells and some protists, while mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells.
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