Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is commonly referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces most cellular ATP during aerobic respiration?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
In a plant cell, what is the primary function of mitochondria?
A
They carry out cellular respiration to produce ATP from organic molecules.
B
They perform photosynthesis to convert light energy into sugars.
C
They store genetic information as the cell’s main repository of DNA.
D
They synthesize proteins by translating mRNA on ribosomes.
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the role of mitochondria in a plant cell by recalling their main function related to energy production.
Understand that mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate ATP, the energy currency, through cellular respiration.
Recall that cellular respiration involves breaking down organic molecules like glucose to produce ATP, which powers various cellular activities.
Differentiate mitochondria from chloroplasts, which perform photosynthesis, and from the nucleus, which stores genetic information.
Recognize that protein synthesis occurs on ribosomes, not in mitochondria, confirming that mitochondria's primary function is ATP production via cellular respiration.
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