Explain the advantages of eukaryotic cells having mitochondria?

Mitochondria are advantageous as they allow the cell to respire aerobically, without them they can only respire anaerobically. As a result of this aerobic respiration due to the mitochondria's presence they can produce more ATP.

AL
Answered by Alex L. Biology tutor

11757 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What is DNA replication and how does the cell cycle regulate cell division?


Contrast the processes of facilitated diffusion and active transport. (3 marks)


How are action potentials transmitted across synapses?


Explain the roles of the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus in protein trafficking and modification.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning