Multiple Choice
Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing ATP (cellular energy) in eukaryotic cells?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what is the primary function of mitochondria?
A
Synthesize proteins by translating mRNA on ribosomes
B
Package and modify proteins for secretion via the endomembrane system
C
Store genetic information as the cell’s main repository of DNA
D
Generate ATP through aerobic respiration (including the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation)
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the role of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells by recalling their main function related to energy production.
Understand that mitochondria are often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate ATP, the cell's energy currency.
Recognize that ATP production in mitochondria occurs through aerobic respiration, which includes the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and oxidative phosphorylation.
Differentiate mitochondria from other organelles: ribosomes synthesize proteins, the endomembrane system packages proteins, and the nucleus stores genetic information.
Conclude that the primary function of mitochondria is to generate ATP through aerobic respiration, providing energy necessary for cellular activities.
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