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Question
Write short note on
Mitochondria
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Solution
These are the tiny bodies of varying shape located in the cytoplasm. They are self-replicating organelles as they have their own DNA. They synthesise energy-rich compounds (ATP); hence, they are referred to as powerhouse of the cell.
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Analogy
Food producer : Chloroplasts :: Power house : ____
Assertion (A): Mitochondria is an important organ cell of the cell
Reason (R): Mitochondria is involved in food preparation
Mitochondria can help to photosynthesize.
Why are mitochondria known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Why are RBCs efficient in their functions though they lack nucleus and mitochondria?
Name the following:
The folds/finger-like projections from the inner wall of the mitochondria.
The complex II of mitochondrial electron transport chain is also known as ______.
Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both double membrane bound organelles.
Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared to chloroplast.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
