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Mention the functions of cristae in mitochondria.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Mitochondria**: - Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouses of the cell" because they are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). 2. **Structure of Mitochondria**: - Mitochondria have two membranes: an outer membrane and an inner membrane. The inner membrane is highly folded, and these folds are called cristae. ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-CELL - FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE -MASTERING THE CONCEPTS (KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING)
  1. Distinguish between exocytosis and endocytosis.

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  2. Why is nucleus considered as the most important part of the cell?

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  3. Differentiate between chromosome and chromatin network.

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  4. Cell is the basic unit of life. Justify the statement.

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  5. Plasma membrane has fluid-mosaic model. Justify your statement.

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  6. Write short notes on Golgi complex.

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  7. Mention the functions of cristae in mitochondria.

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  8. Define autolysis. Name the cell organelle involved in it.

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  9. Enlist the functions of endoplasmic reticulum.

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  10. Mention the functions of the following organelle: Golgi complex

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  11. Which of the following are the functions of mitochondria ?

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  12. Explain the structures of: Mitochodria

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  13. What do chloroplasts contain? Explain the structure of chloroplast in ...

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  14. What are the different kinds of plastids? Mention their location and f...

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  15. Complete the following table:

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  16. Differentiate between centrosome and centrioles.

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  17. Where do you find vaccuoles? Give their function

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  18. Potatoes are generally brown in colour. But, we find some green areas ...

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  19. What are mesosomes? Give their functions.

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  20. Well-defined nucleus is absent in prokaryote Justify your statement.

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