The molecules of the mitochondrial electron transport chain are located:
A) in the stroma.
B) in the mitochondrial matrix.
C) in the intermembrane space.
D) within in the inner membrane.
E) in the cytoplasm.
D) within in the inner membrane.
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A. protein. B. nucleic acid. C. lipid. D. lipopolysaccharide.
The 16-kb mitochondrial genome encodes 13 proteins. How can there be more than 13 mitochondrially inherited conditions?
A) Some conditions are due to nuclear genes. B) Many of the conditions are due to translation errors. C) There are different kinds and numbers of mutations per gene. D) Each parent may contribute different mutations. E) Exon shuffling allows different polypeptides to form.
Identify two structural components of the cytoskeleton, and briefly describe their function(s).What will be an ideal response?
Water that is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys is returned to the body through the action of aquaporins. Which of the following statements about water balance disorders is scientifically accurate?
A) People with heart failure often swell due to too much water from excess numbers of aquaporins. B) Water retention (too much water) in pregnancy can be due to a decreased number of aquaporins. C) Kidney failure and decreased urine production are due to increased numbers of aquaporins. D) Small amounts of urine are produced by people who inherit a defect in the ability to make aquaporins.