Mitochondria

Question 1

What is the mitochondrias function?

Answer 1

• Site of aerobic stages of respiration- krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation pathway
• produces ATP which comes from glucose

Question 2

What are the features of the mitochondrias double membrane?

Answer 2

• outer membrane covers like a skin
• inner membrane folded to form extensions
• controls entry and exit of materials

Question 3

what are the features of the mitochondria’s cristae

Answer 3

• folds made by inner membrane
• high surface area for more reactions

Question 4

what are the features of the mitochondria’s Matrix

Answer 4

• fluid contained in the mitochondria
• enzymes needed for respiration stored here
• has its own ribosomes and DNA
• contains granules to help with ion concentrations