Multiple Choice
In a multicellular organism, which type of cell would be expected to contain the highest number of mitochondria due to its high ATP demand?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
Do both plant and animal cells have mitochondria?
A
No; neither plant nor animal cells contain mitochondria; mitochondria are found only in prokaryotes.
B
No; only animal cells contain mitochondria, while plant cells rely exclusively on chloroplasts for ATP.
C
Yes; most plant and animal cells contain mitochondria for aerobic ATP production.
D
No; only plant cells contain mitochondria, while animal cells rely exclusively on glycolysis for ATP.
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the fundamental roles of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells, which is to produce ATP through aerobic respiration.
Understand that both plant and animal cells are eukaryotic and require ATP for energy, which is primarily generated in mitochondria.
Recognize that plant cells contain both mitochondria and chloroplasts; chloroplasts perform photosynthesis, but mitochondria are still essential for ATP production, especially when photosynthesis is not active.
Note that animal cells lack chloroplasts but contain mitochondria to meet their energy needs through aerobic respiration.
Conclude that the correct statement is that most plant and animal cells contain mitochondria for aerobic ATP production.
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