what is mitochondria ????
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♦️Mitochondria is a double membrane bound cell organelle.
♦️The outer membrane is very porous and the inner membrane is deeply folded into finger like projection called cristae.
♦️It creates large surface area for ATP generating chemical reactions.
♦️Space between outer and inner membrane is called intermembrane space.
♦️Mitochindrion is a self replicating organelle.
♦️ It is the largest organelle in animal cells.
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- mitochondria rod shaped and sausage shaped cell organelle which are known as powerhouse of the cell
- it contains enzymes necessary for the oxidation of food during the process of respiration and for release of energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) .
- ATP is also known as the energy currency of the cell this energy is used by cell to perform various functions such a mechanical work and biosynthesis of new chemical compounds
- mitochondria is bounded by double membranes the outer membrane is porus and the inner membrane is deeply folded these foods are known as Cristae and they provide a large surface area for ATP generating chemical reactions.
- mitochondria have their own DNA ribosomes and enzymes to manufacture their own protein should also known as semi autonomous body
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