The Mitochondrian Flashcards
1
Q
Mitochondrion is responsible for
A
Cellular respiration
2
Q
Cellular respiration
A
Gradual release of energy from glucose when O2 is present, water and carbon dioxide waste, stored in ATP
3
Q
Structure
A
Small, oval shaped, double unit membrane
4
Q
Inner membrane
A
Folded, surrounds matrix
5
Q
Folds
A
Cristae, basis for enzyme systems and cellular respiration
6
Q
Mitochondrial DNA
A
From mother via egg cell to next generation
7
Q
Mitochondrion is the
A
Power house of cell
