Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 15, Problem 6WIO
Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether antibiotic streptomycin or diphtheria toxin would kill mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Concept introduction:

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are the organelles found in the eukaryotic cells. The bacterial cells lack these organelles. The main function of mitochondria is to perform aerobic respiration and generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate). On the other hand, the chloroplast helps in photosynthesis (in plants).

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Below are three statements - two of which are truths and one is a lie. Which of the following statements is a lie? Select one: a. Although both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a plasma membrane that protects them from their surrounding, many of the extremophiles are prokaryotic and only a few are eukaryotic. b. Despite different in appearance, nerve and muscles cell have the same genetic material and the same ability to produce electrochemical impulses. c. Although very few in numbers, there are special prokaryotes that have a membrane-bound nucleus.
Which statement regarding mitochondria is true? Group of answer choices Mitochondria are semi-autonomous which means they can move, make proteins, and divide. Mitochondria are used to recharge ADP into ATP. Scientists theorize that mitochondria were once free-living alpha proteobacteria because mitochondria possess two membranes, bacterial genes, and a bacteria-like chromosome. All previous answers None of these answers
Apicomplexans evolved from a photosynthetic ancestor and have the remnant of a chloroplast. This organelle no  longer acts in photosynthesis, but remains essential to the protist. Why might targeting this organelle yield an  antimalarial drug with minimal side effects in humans?

Chapter 15 Solutions

Biology: Concepts and Investigations

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Text book image
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Text book image
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
Photosynthesis & Respiration | Reactions | Chemistry | FuseSchool; Author: FuseSchool - Global Education;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XIyweZg6Sw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY