Mitochondria Flashcards
1
Q
general size of mitochondria
A
diameter range 0.2 micrometer to 1 micrometer (average 0.5 micrometer)
length range 1 micrometer to 4.1 micrometer
2
Q
two membranes of mitochondria
A
outer membrane
inner membrane
3
Q
infoldings by inner membrane of mitochondria are called
A
cristae (singular: crista)
4
Q
two chambers of mitochondria
A
outer compartment
inner compartment
5
Q
what does matrix of mitochondria contain
A
single circular dsDNA molecule
few RNA molecules
70S ribosomes
components required for protein synthesis
6
Q
how does mitochondria divide
A
by fission
7
Q
which organelle is the main site for aerobic respiration
A
mitochondria
