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They do not synthesize lipids mainly.ER involving in lipid production.

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Where protein is synthesize?

by the mitochondria


Do mitochondria produce proteins?

Mitochondria have DNA and ribosomes.So they can synthesize protein.


Do mitochondria synthesize hemoglobin?

No of course they do not. They are ATP generators


Is mitochondria responsible for protein assembly?

Basic role of mitochondria is respiration not protein synthesis . Ribosomes synthesize proteins .


Can the mitochondria manufacture some of their own proteins?

yes they can. They have their own ribosomes which synthesize proteins


Why would a defect in the mitochondria cause fatigue?

Because mitochondria synthesize, or produce ATP, which is a form of energy. If the mitochondria isn't working properly, then energy production will be affected, causing fatigue.


Where does a series of reaction take place in the energy producing process in the mitochondria?

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Is vitamin D derived from cholesterol?

Yes, vitamin D is derived from cholesterol.Hint: "Read your Physiology textbook.


What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

The mitochondria synthesizes the proteins, made by the ribosome, in order to make energy for the cell. The mitochondria is like the power house of the cell. The mitochondria does not synthesize proteins for the cell. It is merely the power house.


What type of genes are found in mitochondria?

It is highly suggested by observation that the few genes left to mitochondria to synthesize some proteins are prokaryote in nature as they are circular in the structure of the single chromosome.


Where do hemoglobin synthesize?

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What provides the cell with energy from sugar?

The mitochondria uses oxidative phosphorylation to synthesize ATP from the sugar glucose.