Mitochondria in a cell.

produces energy

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traps light energy

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synthesizes proteins

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synthesizes lipids

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Solution

The correct option is A produces energy
Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of almost all eukaryotic cells. Its primary function is to generate large quantities of energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mitochondria produces energy through the process of cellular respiration.

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Q. Assertion :Mitochondria are common to both pant and animal cells.
Reason: The number of mitochondria in a cell does not correspond to the function of the cell.

Mitochondria are called powerhouses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement?
(a) Mitochondria synthesise ATP
(b) Mitochondria have a double membrane
(c) The enzymes of the Krebs cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria.
(d) Mitochondria are found in almost all plants and animal cells.

Q. Statement A: The number of mitochondria in a cell does not correspond to the function of the cell. Statement B: Mitochondria are common to both plant and animal cells.

Q. Which is correct option amongst the following statements?
(a) Nuclear membrane, chloroplast, mitochondria, microtubules and pili are absent in prokaryotic cells.
(b) Nuclear membrane, chloroplast, mitochondria, microtubules and pili are present in eukaryotic cells
(c) Ribosomes are 70S in prokaryotic cells and mitochondria. They are 80 S in animal cells.

Q. Assertion :Mitochondria is known as powerhouse of cell. Reason: Synthesis of ATP occurs in Mitochondria which is stored as chemical energy in the cell.

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