mitochondria

Question 1

What is the main function of mitochondria?

Answer 1

To produce energy in the form of ATP

Question 2

Where in the cell are mitochondria typically located?

Answer 2

In the cytoplasm

Question 3

True or False: Mitochondria have their own DNA.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the name of the inner membrane of the mitochondria that contains proteins responsible for ATP production?

Answer 4

Cristae

Question 5

What is the process by which mitochondria generate ATP?

Answer 5

Oxidative phosphorylation

Question 6

Which molecule is considered the ‘energy currency’ of the cell and is produced by mitochondria?

Answer 6

ATP

Question 7

What is the term for the process where mitochondria break down glucose to produce ATP?

Answer 7

Cellular respiration

Question 8

Which organelle is often referred to as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell due to its energy production?

Answer 8

Mitochondria

Question 9

What is the fluid-filled space inside the inner membrane of mitochondria called?

Answer 9

Matrix

Question 10

What is the primary source of energy for mitochondria to produce ATP?

Answer 10

Nutrients like glucose and fatty acids

Question 11

What is the term for the process where mitochondria convert nutrients into energy?

Answer 11

Cellular respiration

Question 12

Which gas is a byproduct of cellular respiration within mitochondria?

Answer 12

Carbon dioxide

Question 13

What is the term for the process by which mitochondria replicate themselves within a cell?

Answer 13

Mitochondrial biogenesis

Question 14

Which enzyme is responsible for the final step in ATP production within mitochondria?

Answer 14

ATP synthase

Question 15

Hair like structures present on cristae

Answer 15

Oxysomes

Question 16

Who discovered mitochondria?

Answer 16

Kolliker

Question 17

What is the varying number of mitochondria per cell?

Answer 17

1-5000

Question 18

What is the process by which mitochondria eliminate damaged or unnecessary components?

Answer 18

Autophagy

Question 19

Who named the mitochondria?

Answer 19

Altman

Question 20

What is the theory that suggests mitochondria evolved from symbiotic bacteria within eukaryotic cells?

Answer 20

Endosymbiotic theory

Question 21

Which vitamin is essential for proper mitochondrial function?

Answer 21

Vitamin B

Question 22

What is the term for the process where mitochondria produce heat instead of ATP?

Answer 22

Thermogenesis

Question 23

Which organelle is closely associated with mitochondria in the process of lipid metabolism?

Answer 23

Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 24

What is the term for the network of protein filaments that maintain the structure of mitochondria?

Answer 24

Cytoskeleton