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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The mitochondrial genome encodes proteins primarily related to:
Options
A Glucose metabolism
B DNA repair
C Components of the respiratory chain
Correct Answer
D Transcriptional factors
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) encodes a small number of proteins, most of which are hydrophobic subunits of the electron transport chain complexes (like parts of Complex I, III, IV, and ATP synthase).

Hint

It codes for parts of the energy-production machinery.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 789 of 2556
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