Mitochondria
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Questions 7 MCQs
Which of the following statements regarding mitochondrial membrane is not correct?
| 1. | The outer membrane is permeable to all kinds of molecules |
| 2. | The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane |
| 3. | The inner membrane is highly convoluted forming a series of infoldings |
| 4. | The outer membrane resembles a sieve |
Select the wrong statement from the following:
| 1. | Both chloroplast and mitochondria contain an inner and an outer membrane. |
| 2. | Both chloroplasts and mitochondria have an internal compartment, the thylakoid space bounded by the thylakoid membrane. |
| 3. | Both chloroplasts and mitochondria contain DNA. |
| 4. | The chloroplasts are generally much larger than mitochondria. |
Which one of the following has its own DNA?
1. Mitochondria
2. Dictyosome
3. Lysosome
4. Peroxisome
Match the columns and identify the correct option.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| A. | Thylakoids | (i) | Disc-shaped sacs in Golgi apparatus |
| B. | Cristae | (ii) | Condensed structure of DNA |
| C. | Cisternae | (iii) | Flat membranous sacs in stroma |
| D. | Chromatin | (iv) | Infolding in mitochondria |
1. A → (iv), B → (iii), C → (i), D → (ii)
2. A → (iii), B → (iv), C → (i), D → (ii)
3. A → (iii), B → (i), C → (iv), D → (ii)
4. A → (iii), B → (iv), C → (ii), D → (i)
Cellular organelles with membranes are:
| 1. | Nucleus, ribosome and mitochondria |
| 2. | Chromosomes, ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum |
| 3. | Endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome and nuclei |
| 4. | Lysosomes, Golgi apparatus and mitochondria |
Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for extracting energy from carbohydrates to form ATP?
1. Ribosome
2. Chloroplast
3. Mitochondrion
4. Lysosome
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Axoneme | I. | Centriole |
| B. | Cartwheel pattern | II. | Cilia and flagella |
| C. | Crista | III. | Chromosome |
| D. | Satellite | IV. | Mitochondria |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
2. A-II ,B-IV, C-I, D-III
3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4. A-IV,B-III, C-II, D-I
Preparing Mitochondria for NEET
Mitochondria is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Mitochondria. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
Topic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mitochondria a high-weightage topic?
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Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.