Which of the following statements about mitochondria is TRUE?
A)Mitochondria generate ATP.
B)Mitochondria are subdivided into compartments known as thylakoids.
C)Mitochondria rely on peptide gradients to function correctly.
D)Mitochondria are rich in pigments.
E)Mitochondria are rich in pigments and rely on peptide gradients to function correctly.

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Mitochondria generate ATP, which is the primary function of this organelle. Thylakoids are compartments found in chloroplasts, not mitochondria. Mitochondria rely on proton gradients, not peptide gradients, to function correctly. Mitochondria are not rich in pigments.

Which of the Following Statements About Mitochondria Is TRUE