Mitochondria differ from hydrogenosomes in that ________.

A. pyruvate is catabolized as a continuation of the respiratory pathway in mitochondria, whereas in hydrogenosomes, fermentation takes place
B. mitochondria have a double membrane system, whereas hydrogenosomes have only a single membrane
C. mitochondria are found in eukaryotic cells, whereas hydrogenosomes are found in bacteria and archaea
D. mitochondria generate ATP, whereas hydrogenosomes generate NADH


Answer: A

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