Understanding Mitochondria

Understanding Mitochondria

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explains the role of mitochondria as the powerhouse of the cell, found in all eukaryotic cells including plants, animals, fungi, and protists. Mitochondria can change shape and move within the cell, and they reproduce by growing and dividing when more energy is needed. During exercise, the number of mitochondria in muscle cells increases, enhancing energy availability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of mitochondria in the cell?

To produce energy

To synthesize proteins

To transport nutrients

To store genetic information

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which types of cells are mitochondria found?

In all eukaryotic cells

In prokaryotic cells

Only in plant cells

Only in animal cells

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do mitochondria respond when a cell requires more energy?

They release stored nutrients

They shrink and become inactive

They fuse with other organelles

They grow larger and divide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to mitochondria in muscle cells during exercise?

They decrease in number

They move to the center of the cell

They increase in number and move to the cell edges

They become inactive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the movement of mitochondria to the cell edges important during exercise?

To prevent cell damage

To reduce cell size

To increase cell temperature

To enhance energy availability for muscles