The Cell: Golgi Bodies and Mitochondria

The video tutorial explains the functions of the Golgi apparatus and mitochondria in cells. The Golgi apparatus is likened to a conveyor belt, packaging and transporting particles outside the cell. Mitochondria are described as the powerhouses of the cell, breaking down food to produce energy, especially in muscle cells that require large amounts of energy.

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• To store genetic information

• To synthesize proteins

• To package and transport particles

• To generate energy

Which cell structure is compared to an electrical generating plant?

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

How do mitochondria provide energy to the cell?

• By breaking down food

• By producing proteins

• By converting sunlight

• By storing energy

Why do muscle cells contain many mitochondria?

• They need to produce more proteins

• They require large amounts of energy

• They need to store more nutrients

• They have more genetic material

What shape are mitochondria typically described as?

• Cuboidal

• Rod-shaped

• Spherical

• Flat