A professor is teaching a group of students about the role of mitochondria within the cell. Which of the following statements is true of mitochondria?
A) They are the site of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production.
B) The number of mitochondria in a cell is equal to the number of nuclei.
C) They are replicated within the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
D) Mitochondrial DNA is inherited patrilineally.

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Consistent with their characterization as the "power plants" of the cell, mitochondria are the site of ATP synthesis for the cell. The number of mitochondria in a given cell type varies, according to the energy demands of the particular cell. They are self-replicating rather than being produced in the smooth ER, and they are inherited matrilineally.

A Professor Is Teaching a Group of Students About the Role