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Mitochondria Powerhouses of the Cell

Mitochondria Powerhouses of the Cell. By: Luke Chesniak & Josh Weiner. What is Mitochondria?. Mitochondria - are sausage-shaped organelles about the size of a bacterial cell. . The Function of Mitochondria.

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Mitochondria Powerhouses of the Cell

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  1. MitochondriaPowerhouses of the Cell By: Luke Chesniak & Josh Weiner

  2. What is Mitochondria? Mitochondria- are sausage-shaped organelles about the size of a bacterial cell.

  3. The Function of Mitochondria The main function of the mitochondrion is the production of energy, in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The cell uses this energy to perform the specific work necessary for cell survival and function.

  4. Mitochondria Structural Features • Outer membrane • Inner membrane • Crista • Matrix

  5. Diseases of Mitochondria Respiratory problems Kidney disease Heart disease Eyes: twitching, vision loss Brain: developmental delays, mental retardation, seizures, dementia

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