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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

to store genetic information

to synthesise proteins

to transport molecules across the cell

to produce large quantities of ATP

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Where does the link reaction and the Krebs cycle occur in the mitochondrion?

inner membrane

matrix

outer membrane

intermembrane space

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What is the role of the intermembrane space in mitochondria?

site of the Krebs cycle

contains mitochondrial DNA

space for protons to be pumped into during oxidative phosphorylation

site of the link reaction

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What is the role of mitochondrial DNA?

to synthesise all the proteins in the cell

to code for some of the proteins required for the mitochondrion to function

to store genetic information for the entire cell

to control the cell cycle

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Which of the following is true about the inner membrane of mitochondria?

it separates the contents of the mitochondrion from the rest of the cell

it contains the proteins involved in oxidative phosphorylation

it is the site of the link reaction and the Krebs cycle

it contains mitochondrial DNA

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What is the role of mitochondrial ribosomes?

to transport molecules across the mitochondrial membranes

to synthesise proteins within the mitochondria

to store genetic information

to control the cell cycle

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What is the benefit of having a small intermembrane space in mitochondria?

it increases the surface area for proteins involved in oxidative phosphorylation

it allows the proton concentration gradient to build up quickly

it allows for faster transport of molecules across the mitochondrial membranes

it provides more space for the link reaction and the Krebs cycle

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Which of the following is true about the outer membrane of mitochondria?

it is the site of the link reaction and the Krebs cycle

it separates the contents of the mitochondrion from the rest of the cell

it contains the proteins involved in oxidative phosphorylation

it contains mitochondrial DNA

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What is the relationship between the number of mitochondria and a cell's energy requirements?

all cells have the same number of mitochondria regardless of energy requirements

cells with higher energy requirements have fewer mitochondria

the number of mitochondria is not related to a cell's energy requirements

cells with higher energy requirements have more mitochondria

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What is the role of enzymes in the matrix of mitochondria?

to catalyse reactions in the link reaction and the Krebs cycle

to pump protons into the intermembrane space

to transport molecules across the mitochondrial membranes

to synthesise ATP

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