What is the functional significance of the cristae in mitochondria?
1. They allow the exchange of genetic material between mitochondria.
2. They increase the surface area for enzymatic activity related to ATP production.
3. They store nutrients like carbohydrates and lipids.
4. They provide structural support to the outer membrane.
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Which of the following organelles contain small amounts of DNA and convert energy?
1. microfi laments and microtubules
2. lysosomes and peroxisomes
3. ER and ribosomes
4. mitochondria and chloroplasts
Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria |
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Match List I with List II
List I List II
A. Stroma I. Vacuole membrane
B. Plasmodesmata II. Infoldings in mitochondria
C. Tonoplast III. Fluid inside Chloroplast
D. Cristae IV. Cytoplasmic connections
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1.  A - (III); B - (II); C - (IV); D - (I)
2.  A - (I); B - (II); C - (III); D - (IV)
3.  A - (III); B - (IV); C - (I); D - (II)
4.  A - (III); B - (II); C - (I); D - (IV)
Subtopic:  Mitochondria | Vacuole |
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Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles mainly because they:
1. Are completely independent of nuclear genes
2. Lack dependence on cytoplasmic enzymes
3. Can survive outside the cell
4. Possess their own DNA and ribosomes
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Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for extracting energy from carbohydrates to form ATP?
1. Ribosome
2. Chloroplast
3. Mitochondrion
4. Lysosome

Subtopic:  Mitochondria |
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Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
A. F1 Particles I. Chromosomes
B. Histones II. Cilia
C. Axoneme III. Golgi apparatus
D. Cisternae IV. Mitochondria
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III 2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
3. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II 4. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Subtopic:  Mitochondria | Golgi Apparatus | Nucleus: Chromosomes | Cilia & Flagella |
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The number of mitochondria per cell varies depending on the cell’s metabolic activity. What could be inferred about a cell with an unusually high number of mitochondria?
1. It is likely engaged in high energy-demanding processes.
2. It relies primarily on glycolysis for energy production.
3. It has a decreased rate of oxidative phosphorylation.
4. It is undergoing rapid mitotic division.
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Ribosomes occur freely in the cytoplasm or bound to the ER. A researcher isolates  ribosomes of 70S type from a eukaryotic cell. These most likely originate from
1. cytoplasm
2. mitochondria or chloroplasts
3. lysosomes
4. nucleolus
Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria |
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Which of the given is not found in matrix of mitochondria?

1. RNA

2. Proteins

3. 80S ribosomes

4. DNA

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Animal cells contain organelles that take part in vital processes. Which of the following is true?
(i) The majority of energy production by animal cells occurs in the mitochondria.
(ii) The cell wall protects the animal cell membrane from outside pressure differences.
(iii) The endoplasmic reticulum plays a role in protein synthesis.
1. (i) only
2. (i) and (iii)
3. (iii) only
4. (i) and (ii)
Subtopic:  Mitochondria | Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticulum) |
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