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Cell Structure Questions Flashcards

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What is the advantage to cells having mitochondria?

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Mitochondria is where aerobic respiration happens which releases energy in the form of ATP (more ATP than anaerobic respiration)

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What is the function of the plasmids / circular DNA?

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Contains DNA which is the genetic info

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What is the advantage of the width of mitochondria being no more than 1um?

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Short diffusion pathway

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Why do you use an isotonic solution in centrifugation?

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Prevents osmosis so the organelle doesn’t burst / isn’t damaged

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