12.5 - Mitochondrion Structure

Question 1

What is the function of mitochondria?

Answer 1

Site of aerobic cellular respiration

Question 2

What type of cells have a higher number of mitochondria?

Answer 2

Metabolically active cells

Question 3

What are the components of a mitochondrion?

Answer 3

Outer membrane

Question 4

What is the function of the outer membrane?

Answer 4

Separates contents from the rest of the cell

Question 5

What is the function of the intermembrane space?

Answer 5

Space where protons are pumped during oxidative phosphorylation

Question 6

What is the function of the inner membrane?

Answer 6

Contains proteins for oxidative phosphorylation

Question 7

What are cristae?

Answer 7

Folds in the inner membrane

Question 8

What is the function of the matrix?

Answer 8

Site of link reaction and Krebs cycle

Question 9

What is the function of mitochondrial DNA?

Answer 9

Codes for proteins required for function

Question 10

What is the function of mitochondrial ribosomes?

Answer 10

Protein synthesis

Question 11

What is the main function of mitochondria?

Answer 11

Produce ATP through oxidative phosphorylation

Question 12

How does the matrix contribute to mitochondrial function?

Answer 12

Contains enzymes for link reaction and Krebs cycle

Question 13

How do mitochondrial DNA and ribosomes contribute to mitochondrial function?

Answer 13

Produce proteins rapidly

Question 14

How do cristae contribute to mitochondrial function?

Answer 14

Increase surface area for proteins

Question 15

How does the intermembrane space contribute to mitochondrial function?

Answer 15

Allows rapid proton gradient buildup