Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
What is the primary purpose of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
A
To generate ATP through aerobic cellular respiration (e.g., oxidative phosphorylation)
B
To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA on ribosomes
C
To store genetic information as the cell’s main repository of DNA
D
To modify and package proteins for secretion via the endomembrane system
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the main function of mitochondria by recalling their role in cellular metabolism and energy production.
Understand that mitochondria are often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate energy in the form of ATP.
Recall the process of aerobic cellular respiration, which occurs in mitochondria and includes oxidative phosphorylation as a key step to produce ATP.
Compare this function with other cellular organelles: protein synthesis occurs on ribosomes, genetic information is stored in the nucleus, and protein modification and packaging happen in the Golgi apparatus.
Conclude that the primary purpose of mitochondria is to generate ATP through aerobic cellular respiration, specifically via oxidative phosphorylation.
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