Describe the structure of mitochondria
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Mitochondria are shaped perfectly to maximize their productivity. They are made of two membranes. The outer membrane covers the organelle and contains it like a skin. The inner membrane folds over many times and creates layered structures called cristae. The fluid contained in the mitochondria is called the matrix.
The folding of the inner membrane increases the surface area inside the organelle. Since many of the chemical reactions happen on the inner membrane, the increased surface area creates more space for reactions to occur. If you have more space to work, you can get more work done. Similar surface area strategies are used by microvilli in your intestines.
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Explanation:
1.Mitochondria is known as energy currency or power house of cell.
2.Mitochondria can be seen with a special microscope called electron microscope.
3.Mitochondria are sac-like structures present in the cytoplasm of the cells.
They may be of various shapes thread-like, spherical.
4.Mitochondria have two compartments - an inner compartment and an outer compartment. The substance in the inner compartment is called matrix.
5.The matrix is surrounded by a membrane called inner membrane of mitochondria.
6.The inner membrane is thrown into several folds called cristae. The cristae extended into the matrix.
7.The space between the folds is continuous with the outer compartment.
8.The outer compartment is surrounded by another membrane - the outer membrane.
9.The outer membrane is smooth and has no projections.
10.The inner membrane, the matrix and the elementary particles in the mitochondria have large number of enzymes and other required proteins for the respiration and energy production.
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