INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
MITOCHONDRIA
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to give energy to the cell
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remove waste
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to hold DNA
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protect the cell
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Detailed explanation-1: -The classic role of mitochondria is oxidative phosphorylation, which generates ATP by utilizing the energy released during the oxidation of the food we eat. ATP is used in turn as the primary energy source for most biochemical and physiological processes, such as growth, movement and homeostasis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main job of mitochondria is to perform cellular respiration. This means it takes in nutrients from the cell, breaks it down, and turns it into energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mitochondria performs the function of energy generation. It helps in production of molecules called ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which help in generating energy. This energy is utilised by other parts of the cell for performing their functions. Hence, mitochondria is also called “powerhouse of the cell".