Identify 2 characteristics that make mitochondria different from other organelles?

Answer 1

Mitochondria have their own DNA, which is only inherited from the organism's mother's side; this sets them apart from other organelles. Another difference is the presence of cristae on mitochondria.

Answer 2

They transfer energy from organic molecules to ATP and the inner membrane has folds called cristae which contain proteins that carry out energy-harvesting chemical reactions.

I'm sure you could go into greater detail.

Answer 3

Mitochondria transfer energy from organic molecules to ATP. There are two characteristics that make mitochondria different from other organelles. First is that mitochondria have their own DNA. Another characteristic is that their inner membrane contains many folds called cristae.

Answer 4

A mitochondrion isn't necessarily the "best organelle in a cell." There is no "best organelle" in a cell. A mitochondrion simply functions to generate ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which is used as an "energy currency" by most cell parts in order to trigger functions that require a release of energy.

However, while the mitochondria are an all important part of a cell, they are not the MOST important. A eukaryotic cell without a nucleus could not survive, a cell without cytoplasm could not survive, a cell without a plasma membrane could not survive, basically, every organelle in a cell is absolutely crucial to its survival.

However, mitochondria are found in just about every eukaryotic cell there is, though they are not found in prokaryotic cells.

Additional Information

Mitochondria have their own circular chromosome containing DNA which can only come from the mother. This makes genetic analysis over long periods of time much easier, as there is no mixing of DNA with chiasmata during sexual reproduction.

Answer 5

It is thought that the mitochondria might have originated from early bacteria that became so symbiotic with their hosts, the eukaryotic cells, that they evolved and become indispensable energy-yielding structures within the eukaryotic cells (endosymbiotic theory).

Answer 6

Mitochondria function as the energy house. Also, they contain their own DNA.

Answer 7

By Organelles I'm guessing that you mean other parts of the cell such as Golgi bodies and ribosomes. Mitochondria are different because they have their own DNA.

Answer 8

it lies in cytoplasm. it is present in all eukryotic cells.it has not yet been isolated from prokaryotic cell i.e bacterial cell

Answer 9

it has DNA.It has own circular DNA.It also have 70s ribosomes