Asked by Lechaun Duhart on Jun 27, 2024
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Mitochondria are bounded by a double membrane. The inner-filled space is called the matrix, which contains ________ that break down carbohydrate products, releasing ________ to be used for ATP production.
A) DNA/energy
B) ribosomes/carbon dioxide
C) RNA/energy
D) enzymes/energy
Mitochondria
Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy.
Matrix
A mathematical structure consisting of rows and columns of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in a rectangular layout, which can be used to solve systems of linear equations, among other applications.
Carbohydrate Products
Foods and items primarily composed of carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and celluloses, serving as major sources of energy.
- Learn about the location within cells and the role of the mitochondrion in the process of respiration.
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Cindy BeltranJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The matrix of mitochondria contains enzymes that break down carbohydrate products, releasing energy to be used for ATP production. Ribosomes are not present in the matrix and neither DNA nor RNA are directly involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates. Carbon dioxide is a by-product of cellular respiration, but it is not released from the matrix. Therefore, the correct answer is D) enzymes/energy.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the location within cells and the role of the mitochondrion in the process of respiration.