Mitochondrion

Aug 09, 2014

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Mitochondrion . By: Dominique Coicou and Donna Sherman. What is a mitochondria?. Rod-shaped organelles Power generators of the cell Converts Oxygen and nutrients into ATP. Structure . Outer Membrane Inner Membrane Cristae Matrix. Main purpose for Mitochondrion. Producing ATP

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Mitochondrion

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Mitochondrion By: Dominique Coicou and Donna Sherman
What is a mitochondria? • Rod-shaped organelles • Power generators of the cell • Converts Oxygen and nutrients into ATP

Structure • Outer Membrane • Inner Membrane • Cristae • Matrix
Main purpose for Mitochondrion • Producing ATP • Burns Glucose • Energy causing ions to move • Movement through proteins synthesizes ATP
Diseases • May cause heart disease • Causes muscles weakness