Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Respiration

Respiration — practice question

Fig. 6.1 presents a transmission electron micrograph of a cross-section through a mitochondrion.
(a)[3]

Use letter P or letter Q from Fig. 6.1 to complete Table 6.1 and indicate the location of the structures and the place where the compounds are used.

(b(i))[1]

Calculate the mean number of mitochondria per $\mu\text{m}^3$ for the liver cell. Record your answer in Table 6.2.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest reasons for the difference in mean number of mitochondria per $\mu\text{m}^3$ between the fat cell and the heart cell.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest why it is hard to compare the ability of the three types of cell to respire aerobically using only the mean number of mitochondria per cell.

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