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Mitochondria are the "energy factories" of our cells. They produce a large amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through two aerobic processes: the Krebs Cycle and the ETC (electron transport chain)

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through cellular respiration. They play a crucial role in producing energy for various cellular functions, including growth, repair, and maintenance. Mitochondria also regulate cell metabolism, calcium levels, and cell death processes.

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mitrochondria


What is the Krebs cycle and where does is occur?

In the mitrochondria!


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Cells that require a lot of energy for daily activities, such as muscle cells.


Does a heterotroph have mitochondria?

Yes it does. A heterotroph has a mitrochondria because it is needed to break down glucose to get ATP


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Mitochondria produces energy by breaking down ATP into ADP.


Which source of energy is used most efficiently in cellular metabolism?

ATP (converted to ADP). Aerobically it is converted back by mitrochondria by oxidizing hydrogen.


Do nerve cells have mitrochondria?

Yes, in fact only a very small minority of cells lack these organelles. Mitochondria are vital in respiration, to release energy. Nerve cells require energy to send impulses throughout the body.


What is size of mitrochondria?

The mitochondria looks like the size of a Lima bean inside its cell. So imagine the cell as the size of your hand, then picture a Lima bean in your hand. That is approximately the size of the mitochondria inside the cell (your hand).