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Mitochondria perform all of the followin...

Mitochondria perform all of the following functions except

A

Nucleic acid synthesis

B

`beta` - oxidation of fatty acids

C

ATP synthesis

D

Polysaccharide degradation

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The correct Answer is:
D
Functions of Mitochondria :
* They are the main site of cellular respiration a process involving the release of energy from organic molecules and its transfer to molecules of ATP.
* They provide intermediates for the synthesis of important biomolecules such as chlorophyll, cytochrome, steroids etc.
* Some amino acids are also formed in mitochondria.
* They help in `beta` the oxidation of fatty acids.
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