Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, do both plant and animal cells contain mitochondria?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
Are mitochondria found in both plant and animal cells?
A
No; mitochondria are found only in animal cells, while plants use chloroplasts instead.
B
No; mitochondria are found only in plant cells, while animals rely on lysosomes for energy production.
C
Yes; mitochondria are present only in photosynthetic cells and are absent from most animal cells.
D
Yes; mitochondria are present in both plant and animal cells and carry out aerobic ATP production.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the role of mitochondria: Mitochondria are organelles responsible for aerobic respiration and ATP production in eukaryotic cells.
Recall that both plant and animal cells are eukaryotic and require energy in the form of ATP to perform cellular functions.
Recognize that mitochondria are present in both plant and animal cells because both types of cells perform aerobic respiration to generate ATP.
Note that while plant cells also contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, mitochondria are still essential for energy production, especially when photosynthesis is not occurring.
Conclude that mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells, making the correct answer the one stating their presence in both cell types for aerobic ATP production.
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