11. Aerobic Respiration

Why are mitochondria often called the "powerhouse of the cell"?

In eukaryotic cells, the majority of ATP is produced by oxidative phosphorylation at which mitochondrial location?

In the context of mitochondria, why do some cells (e.g., skeletal muscle cells) contain more mitochondria than others (e.g., many adipocytes)?

Do animal cells typically contain mitochondria?

How many membranes does a typical mitochondrion have?

Which organelle is primarily responsible for breaking down nutrients to generate ATP (cellular energy) in eukaryotic cells?

Which organelle provides most of the cell’s usable energy by producing ATP through cellular respiration?

Which organelle converts energy stored in food molecules into ATP through cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?

Which of the following statements about mitochondria is true?

In a plant cell, what is the primary function of mitochondria?

What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

In a typical eukaryotic cell, where is most ATP generated during oxidative phosphorylation?

What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

In eukaryotic cells, what is the primary function of mitochondria?

In the diagram of a mitochondrion, the letter 'A' is most likely used to indicate which structure?