Multiple Choice
How many membranes does a typical mitochondrion have?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what is an important function of mitochondria?
A
Store genetic information as the cell’s primary genome inside the nucleus
B
Generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation during cellular respiration
C
Carry out photosynthesis by converting light energy into chemical energy
D
Package and sort proteins for secretion via the Golgi apparatus
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Identify the main functions of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells by recalling their role in cellular metabolism.
Understand that mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate energy in the form of ATP.
Recall the process of oxidative phosphorylation, which occurs in the mitochondria and produces ATP by using energy derived from the electron transport chain.
Eliminate options that describe functions not related to mitochondria, such as storing genetic information (which is primarily the nucleus), photosynthesis (which occurs in chloroplasts), and protein packaging (which involves the Golgi apparatus).
Conclude that the important function of mitochondria is to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation during cellular respiration.
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