Mitochondria and Lysosomes

Question 1

Mitochondria consist of a double membrane. Which one is highly convoluted?

Answer 1

The Inner membrane

Question 2

What are the Cristae of the Mitochondria?

Answer 2

The folds in the Inner Membrane (increases surface area)

Question 3

The fluid filled space within the Inner Membrane of Mitochondria is called…

Answer 3

The Matrix

Question 4

Chemical reactions occur across the large surface area of the Inner membrane of the Mitochondria. These chemical reactions generate chemical energy in the form of….

Answer 4

ATP

Question 5

What are two other structures that Mitochondria contain?

Answer 5

DNA and Ribosomes

Question 6

Lysosomes are formed through what process?

Answer 6

Budding off the Golgi Complex

Question 7

Structure of Lysosomes

Answer 7

-Single membrane
-Lack internal structures

Question 8

Name two functions of Lysosomes

Answer 8

-Breaking down organic molecules
- Immune defenses

Question 9

What do Lysosomes contain that are capable of breaking down organic molecules?

Answer 9

Over 40 powerful digestive enzymes