Question

4. State any one function of Mitochondria.​

Answer 1

Function of Mitochondria.​

• Regulates the metabolic activity of the cell
• Promotes the growth of new cells and cell multiplication
• Helps in detoxifying ammonia in the liver cells
• Plays an important role in apoptosis or programmed cell death
• Responsible for building certain parts of the blood and various hormones like testosterone and oestrogen
• Helps in maintaining an adequate concentration of calcium ions within the compartments of the cell
• It is also involved in various cellular activities like cellular differentiation, cell signalling, cell senescence, controlling the cell cycle and also in cell growth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Known as the “powerhouses of the cell,” mitochondria produce the energy necessary for the cell's survival and functioning. In addition to producing energy, mitochondria store calcium for cell signaling, generate heat, and are involved in cell growth and death.