IB Biology HL B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization questions

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Figure 1 shows a schematic mitochondrion and the fusion of a lysosome with a phagocytic vacuole.

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(a)

Identify the mitochondrial adaptations indicated by X and Y.

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(b)

In which mitochondrial compartment are enzymes and substrates of the Krebs cycle concentrated?

[1]
(c)

Explain one advantage of the compartmentalization shown in panel B for the cell.

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