The inner membrane of the mitochondria is highly folded. What is the purpose of these folds, called cristae?
Store genetic material
Facilitate protein synthesis
Increase surface area for ATP production
Regulate the passage of molecules
Related Questions
If a cell's nucleolus is damaged, which of the following processes would be MOST directly affected?
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Cellular respiration
Production of ribosomes
The nucleolus is the site of formation of
Spindle fibres
Chromosomes
Ribosomes
Peroxisomes
The rough endoplasmic reticulum is primarily associated with which cellular function?
Lipid synthesis
Protein synthesis
Carbohydrate metabolism
Detoxification of drugs
Which of the following pair of organelles does not contain DNA?
Mitochondria and Lysosomes
Chloroplast and Vacuoles
Lysosomes and Vacuoles
Nuclear envelope and Mitochondria
Plant cell may be without
Plastids
Vacuoles
Centrioles
Cell wall
Vacuole in a plant cell
Is membrane bound and contains storage proteins and lipids
Is membrane bound and contains water and excretory substance
Lacks membrane and contains air
Lacks membrane and contains water and excretory substance
The nucleus is separated from surrounding cytoplasm by nuclear membrane, which is
Single-layered without pores
Double-layered with pores
Single-layered with pores
Double-layered without pores
Which component of the cytoskeleton is directly involved in the movement of chromosomes during cell division?
Microfilaments
Intermediate filaments
Microtubules
Keratin filaments
Which one of the following organelles is not surrounded by any membrane?
Mitochondrion
Vacuole
Endoplasmic reticulum
ribosome
Which of the following is not present in cell vacuoles?
Hydrolytic enzymes
Latex of the rubber plant
DNA
Anthocyanins of the flowers
