Question

Importance of mitochondria in human body

Answer 1

Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouses" or "energy factories" of a cell because they are responsible for making adenosine triphosphate (ATP).The chief function of mitochondria is the production of energy during the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) via the TCA Cycle (which is also as the Krebs Cycle and the Citric Acid Cycle). That process is an significant metabolic pathway.Mitochondria are critical to cell endurance in a variety of ways. For instance, they store calcium ions, serving cells maintain the right concentration of these electrically charged particles involved in blood clotting, muscle contraction and other important tasks. Mitochondria create the iron compound that allows red blood cells to ferry oxygen to the body's tissues. They too are the initial production site for steroid hormones including cortisol, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.