The Genetic System of Mitochondria Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two organelles that originated from bacteria?
A
- mitochondria
- chloroplast
2
Q
What was mitochondria adapted to do through evolution?
A
generate and harness energy
3
Q
What percentage of cytoplasmic volume is made up of mitochondria?
A
20% - often associated with microtubular cytoskeleton.
4
Q
What other organelle in the cytoplasm does mitochondria interact directly with?
A
ER in a unique fashion.
