Mitochondria A Flashcards

1
Q

main energy source for cell

A

ATP, high energy bonds in ATP

adenosine- tri-phosphate

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2
Q

production of ATP is required for

A

cell to function

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3
Q

principal source of ATP in animals are ___ and ____

A

fatty acids

glucose

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4
Q

the initial stages of glucose degradation occur in the

A

cytosol

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5
Q

the terminal stages that involve oxygen occur in the _____ and are known as _____

A

mitochondria

oxidative phosphorylation

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6
Q

what is the power plant of the cell?

A

mitochondria

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7
Q

how did mitochondria evolve?

A

eukaryotic cells by endocytosis of bacteria that are capable of oxidaive phosphorylation

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8
Q

endosymbiont hypothesis means that the inner membrane of mitochondria is derived from _____, while the outer membrane is derived from ____

A

bacteria

eukaryotic cell

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9
Q

most cells contain mitochondria that can occupy up to _____% of cell volume

A

25

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10
Q

the outer membrane is _____

the inner membrane is _____

A

semi-permeable

much less permeable

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11
Q

which membrane contains most the the machinery for oxidative phosphorylation?

A

inner membrane

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12
Q

function of cristae?

A

Cristae are the infoldings in the inner membrane that greatly increase the surface area

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13
Q

Where is the mitochondrial matrix located?

A

the central space of the mitochondria

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14
Q

Mitochondria have their DNA located where?

A

in the matrix

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15
Q

A majority of mitochondrial proteins are encoded in nucleus, these proteins are synthesized in cytosol and imported via ____ and _____

A

TOM and TIM complexes.

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16
Q

TOM

A

tranlocase of outer membrane

17
Q

TIM

A

translocase of the inner membrane

18
Q

Transport through TOM is _____, while transport through TIM is _______.

A

passive

ATP-dependent

19
Q

Most of the mitochondrial proteins are encoded where?

A

in the nucleus

20
Q

The mitochondrial proteins are synthesized in the _____

A

cytosol

21
Q

Mitochondria are very dynamic organelles that undergo constant _______.

A

fusion and fission

22
Q

Fusion role?

A

plays a key role in repairing damaged mitochondria

23
Q

Fission is required for ______.

A

mitophagy

24
Q

Fusion and fission are both dependent on _____

A

cellular GTPases:

Mfn and OPA1 (fusion),
and
Fis1 and Drp (fission).

25
Q

Most of the free energy released during oxidation of glucose is retained in the _______.

A

reducing coenzymes such as NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)

26
Q

During respiration in mitochondria, electrons are released from _____ and transferred to ____ to form ____.

A

NADH

O2

H2O

27
Q

Electron transfer occurs across the _______ and is achieved by ______

A

inner membrane

four major protein complexes that are embedded in the inner mitochondria membrane.

28
Q

What occurs during the electron transfer process?

A

protons from mitochondrial matrix are pumped across the inner membrane.

29
Q

The electron transport generates a _______.

A

proton concentration gradient

30
Q

Proton transport also generates an ______.

A

electric potential across the inner mitochondria membrane (more negative in matrix as compared to outside of mitochondria)

31
Q

the energy released from NADH is stored both as an ________

A

electric potential and a proton concentration gradient in mitochondria.

32
Q

The ________ is a major source of ATP (and energy) in animal cells.

A

ATP synthesis from ADP and Pi (inorganic phosphate) coupled to electron transfer from NADH

33
Q

____ and ____ is directly used to make ATP.

A

Proton gradient and electric potential