Mitochondria

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  • Created on: 06-05-20 06:00
What is the width of a mitochondria?
0.5-1.5 μm
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What is the length of a mitochondria?
3-10 μm
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What is the shape of a mitochondria?
Has a rod-shaped structure
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How many membranes does a mitochondria have?
Has 2 membranes (inner and outer membranes)
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What are the properties of the outer membrane?
Is smooth
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What are the properties of the inner membrane?
Highly-folded to form cristae
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What is the space between the two membranes called?
The inter-membrane space
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What is enclosed by the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
A dense fluid called the mitochondria matrix
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What sub-organelles are present on the inner membrane?
Protein complexes of the ETC and ATP synthase complexes
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Which reactions are catalysed by the enzymes in the matrix?
Link reaction and Krebs cycle
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What shape of DNA is found in the mitochondrial matrix?
Circular DNA
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Which ribosome is found in the mitochondrial matrix?
70s ribosomes
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What kind of granules are found in the matrix?
Glycogen granules
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What is the function of the mitochondria?
Involved in aerobic respiration during which glucose is metabolised resulting in the synthesis of ATP
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What is the other function of the mitochondria?
The site of protein synthesis using its own DNA and ribosomes
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