Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, And Cellular Energy

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1. The waste products of photosynthesis are important reactants in cell metabolism, and vice versa.

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CO2 and H2O produced during cellular respiration (Krebs) are used as starting reactants in photosynthesis. The waste O2 produced during photosynthesis is vital to the electron transport chain.

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Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, And Cellular Energy - Quiz

A quiz comparing the processes that happen in these two important cellular organelles.

2. The internal membranes of both mitochondria and chloroplasts help increase surface area for reactions.

Explanation

The internal membranes of both mitochondria and chloroplasts have a highly folded structure, which increases their surface area. This increased surface area allows for more reactions to occur, as it provides a larger area for enzymes and other molecules to interact with. This is important for both organelles, as they are involved in energy production and other metabolic processes. Therefore, the statement that the internal membranes of both mitochondria and chloroplasts help increase surface area for reactions is true.

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3. The internal membranes of chloroplasts are called thylakoids, and those in the mitochondrion are called cristae.

Explanation

The statement is true because the internal membranes of chloroplasts are indeed called thylakoids, which are responsible for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. On the other hand, the internal membranes of mitochondria are called cristae, which are involved in the production of ATP through cellular respiration.

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4. Photosynthesis ends with glucose, Cell Metabolism starts with glucose.

Explanation

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. This means that photosynthesis ends with the production of glucose. On the other hand, cell metabolism is the process by which cells break down glucose to generate energy. Therefore, cell metabolism starts with glucose. Hence, the statement is true.

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5. Mitochondria are filled with a fluid called the stroma, and Chloroplasts have a similar fluid called the matrix.

Explanation

Reversed! Mitochondria = Matrix, Chloroplast = stroma.

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6. The chloroplast relies on pigment molecules, acting as enzymes, embedded in an internal membrane. They are arranged in clusters called photosystems, something like an electron transport chain might be.

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that chloroplasts do rely on pigment molecules, such as chlorophyll, which act as enzymes to capture light energy for photosynthesis. These pigment molecules are embedded in the internal membrane of the chloroplast and are organized into clusters called photosystems. These photosystems are responsible for capturing light energy and initiating the electron transport chain, which is essential for the production of ATP and NADPH during photosynthesis. Therefore, the statement "The chloroplast relies on pigment molecules, acting as enzymes, embedded in an internal membrane. They are arranged in clusters called photosystems, something like an electron transport chain might be" is true.

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7. The goal of the electron transport chain is to accumulate H+ ions in the intermembrane space, to keep ATP Synthase working.

Explanation

The two processes need one another. The H+ accumulated by electron transport move through ATP Synthase (chemiosmosis) in order to enable ATP Synthesis (ADP + Pi --> ATP)

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8. Both photosynthesis and cell metabolism involve cascades and cycles.

Explanation

In cell metabolism, glycolysis and ETC are both organized as cascades; Krebs Cycle is, of course, cyclical. In photosynthesis, the Light Reactions are essentially a cascade, while the Light independent reactions are a cycle, the Calvin cycle.

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9. Mitochondria and chloroplasts are thought to both have evolved from primitive prokaryotes.

Explanation

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are thought to have evolved from primitive prokaryotes because they both have their own DNA, reproduce independently within cells, and have similar membrane structures to certain types of bacteria. This suggests that they were once free-living organisms that were engulfed by larger cells and eventually formed a symbiotic relationship with them. This theory is known as endosymbiotic theory and is widely accepted in the scientific community.

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10. Neither photosynthesis nor electron transport would function without membrane-embedded proteins.

Explanation

Both the photosystems and the electron transport chain are bound within membranes inside the organelles.

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11. In the diagram below, B must be....

Explanation

Honestly, if you don't recognize glucose by now, I can't help you.

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12. The reactions that happen in the mitochondrial matrix are mainly redox reactions, with the goal of making NADH and FADH2 while regenerating oxaloacetate.

Explanation

This is a simjple definition of the Krebs' Cycle

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13. The Krebs Cycle occurs in the part of the mitochondrion labelled:

Explanation

Krebs occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.

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14. The movement of electrons in the electron transport chain is in this order:  Cytochrome proteins, NADH dehydrogenase, Ubiquinone,

Explanation

The correct order is: NADH dehydrogenase,then Ubiquinone,and finally the Cytochrome proteins,

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15. The only possible identities of C & D are:

Explanation

The correct answer is CO2 & H2O because these are the only two identities that can form a balanced chemical equation. When carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) react, they can produce carbonic acid (H2CO3), which can then dissociate into hydrogen ions (H+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-). This reaction is commonly observed in the human body during respiration, where CO2 is produced and exhaled as a waste product.

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16. In this diagram, A is most likely:

Explanation

O2 is a byproduct of photosynthesis, and it is a vital reactant in cellular respiration.

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17. Plant cells only have chloroplasts, Animal cells only have mitochondria.

Explanation

Plant cells have both organelles. Animal cells do only have mitochondria.

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18. Mitochondria and chloroplasts may be similar in structure, but chloroplasts are vastly larger than mitochondria.

Explanation

They're both roughly the same size, which is about the size of a bacterium. This reinforces theories on their bacterial origins.

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19. In both chloroplasts and mitochondria, the internal membranes are cross-linked by tube-like structures called lamellae.

Explanation

Only chloroplasts have lamellae, linking grana one to another.

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20. Protons (H+) accumulate to high concentrations in the area labelled...

Explanation

Protons accumulate in the intermembrane space. This space fills the cristae.

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21. Consider the diagram below. The structures labelled E and F, respectively, are the...

Explanation

The correct answer is Thylakoids and Granum. Thylakoids are the membrane structures found within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur. They are stacked together to form structures called Granum. Granum is a stack of thylakoids and is responsible for increasing the surface area available for capturing light energy during photosynthesis. Therefore, the structures labelled E and F in the diagram are Thylakoids and Granum, respectively.

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22. Electron Transport Chain proteins are found all throughout the part of the mitochondrion labelled.....

Explanation

The inner membrane, folded into many cristae, has countless ETC's

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23. Mitochondria and chloroplasts are the only two eukaryotic organelles with a double membrane.

Explanation

The nuclei and plastids of eukaryotic cells also have double membranes.

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24. Which of the products shown on the diagram are waste products?

Explanation

bazinga.

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25. Both photosynthesis and cell metabolism rely on NADH as an electron carrier.

Explanation

Photosynthesis requires NADPH, a phosphorylated version of NADH. It is, however, correct that both systems need electron carrier molecules.

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The waste products of photosynthesis are important reactants in cell...
The internal membranes of both mitochondria and chloroplasts help...
The internal membranes of chloroplasts are called thylakoids, and...
Photosynthesis ends with glucose, Cell Metabolism starts with glucose.
Mitochondria are filled with a fluid called the stroma, and...
The chloroplast relies on pigment molecules, acting as enzymes,...
The goal of the electron transport chain is to accumulate H+ ions in...
Both photosynthesis and cell metabolism involve cascades and cycles.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts are thought to both have evolved from...
Neither photosynthesis nor electron transport would function without...
In the diagram below, B must be....
The reactions that happen in the mitochondrial matrix are mainly redox...
The Krebs Cycle occurs in the part of the mitochondrion labelled:
The movement of electrons in the electron transport chain is in this...
The only possible identities of C & D are:
In this diagram, A is most likely:
Plant cells only have chloroplasts, Animal cells only have...
Mitochondria and chloroplasts may be similar in structure, but...
In both chloroplasts and mitochondria, the internal membranes are...
Protons (H+) accumulate to high concentrations in the area labelled...
Consider the diagram below. The structures labelled E and F,...
Electron Transport Chain proteins are found all throughout the part of...
Mitochondria and chloroplasts are the only two eukaryotic organelles...
Which of the products shown on the diagram are waste products?
Both photosynthesis and cell metabolism rely on NADH as an electron...
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