AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which phrase best describes the function of mitochondria?
A
Located in the cytoplasm
B
Bacteria-sized organelle
C
Converts energy for cell use
D
Contains a folded inner membrane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Known as the “powerhouses of the cell, ” mitochondria produce the energy necessary for the cell’s survival and functioning.

Detailed explanation-2: -The classic role of mitochondria is oxidative phosphorylation, which generates ATP by utilizing the energy released during the oxidation of the food we eat. ATP is used in turn as the primary energy source for most biochemical and physiological processes, such as growth, movement and homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitochondria produce energy through the process of cellular respiration. The mitochondria take food molecules in the form of carbohydrates and combine them with oxygen to produce the ATP. They use proteins called enzymes to produce the correct chemical reaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -It plays an important role in energy production through oxidative phosphorylation. It is involved in the detoxification process in hepatocytes. It helps in regulating the metabolic activities of the cell. It promotes the cell growth and multiplication of cells.

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