Mitochondrial Function
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe how mitochondria contribute to cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the structure of mitochondria and explain how their unique features contribute to their function in cellular respiration.
2. What role do mitochondria play in the synthesis of ATP, and why is ATP often referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell?
3. Explain the endosymbiosis theory and how it relates to the evolution of mitochondria. What evidence supports this theory?
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