Mitochondria | MCQs

Explanation

Mitochondria is known as powerhouse of cell because it serves as site for synthesis of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP),

the energy currency of cell, through the process of aerobic cellular respiration.

ATP serves as energy currency for different cell activities.

A cell consists of three parts:

1. The cell membrane,

2. The nucleus, and,

3. Between the two, the cytoplasm.

Explanation

• Mitochondria (plural of Mitochondrion) are also called as "powerhouses" of the cell.
• As they generate most of the energy for the cell through the process of cellular respiration.

Explanation

• The electron transport chain (ETC) is the stage of aerobic respiration that takes place at the cristae of mitochondria.
• The cristae are specialized infoldings of the mitochondrial inner membrane, where the ETC complexes are embedded.