AP BIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

THE CHLOROPLAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:The mitochondria’s function is similar to a computers function.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘False’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Within eukaryotic cells, mitochondria function somewhat like batteries, because they convert energy from one form to another: food nutrients to ATP. Accordingly, cells with high metabolic needs can meet their higher energy demands by increasing the number of mitochondria they contain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mitochondrion is like the power supply of a computer because, like the mitochondrion, the power supply converts and produces energy for the computer. The vacuole is like the hard drive of a computer because, like the vacuole, the hard drive stores memory, information, and other files for later use.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mitochondria are like the human digestive system because the digestive system breaks down food to supply the body with energy like the mitochondria breaks down food to supply the cell with energy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Mitochondria are not membrane bound. Mitochondria are membrane-boud organelles found in eukaryotic cells.

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