MitochondriaThe organelle that is the site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells
True or false
•Mitochondria are the sites of chemical reactions that transfer energy from organic compounds to ATP
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Which cell would have the most mitochondria?
• A. Skin cell• B. Brain cell• C. Liver cell• D. Epithelial cell• E. They would have equal numbers
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Mitochondria is comprised of an outer and inner membrane. What is the inner membrane called?
• A. Ribosomes• B. Cytosol• C. Rough endoplasmic reticulum• D. Cristae• E. Fluid mosaic
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Refer to the diagram above. What cellular organelle is pictured and what is its function?
1. Mitochondria
2. Mitochondria generate most of the cells supply of energy (ATP). They are often described as the "cellular power plants" or the “power houses” of the cell.
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• 5. Which of the following correctly matches an organelle with its function?
• a. mitochondrion . . . energy• b. nucleus . . . cellular respiration• c. ribosome . . . manufacture of lipids• d. lysosome . . . movement• e. central vacuole . . . Waste elimination
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