Question

Define the structure and function of Mitochondria

Answer 1

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It is a gel-like matrix composed of water, enzymes, nutrients, wastes, and gases and contains cell structuressuch as ribosomes, a chromosome, and plasmids. The cell envelope encases the cytoplasm and all its components. Unlike the eukaryotic (true) cells, bacteria do not have amembrane enclosed nucleus
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Answer 2

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Structure

The mitochondrion is a double-membraned, rod-shaped structure found in both plant and animal cell.

Its size ranges from 0.5 to 1.0 micrometre in diameter.

The structure comprises an outer membrane, an inner membrane, and a gel-like material called the matrix.

The outer membrane and the inner membrane are made of proteins and phospholipid layers separated by the intermembrane space.

The outer membrane covers the surface of the mitochondrion and has a large number of special proteins known as porins.

It is freely permeable to ions, nutrient molecules, energy molecules like the ADP and ATP molecules.

Functions

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.