Question

mitochondria, structure of mitochondria and function of mitochondria






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Answer 1

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. The biochemical processes of the cell are known as cellular respiration.

Answer 2

${\bf\large\orange{\underline{ \: Structure \ of \ Mitochondria : \ }}}$

• 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.

${\bf\large\pink{\underline{ \: Function \ of \ Mitochondria : \ }}}$

• 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.