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Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. They act like a digestive system, taking in nutrients, breaking them down, and creating energy rich molecules for the cell.
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In a muscle cell where does oxygen burning take place?
in the mitrocondria
What does the mitrocondria do for cells?
These organelles supply energy for the cells metabolism. These are similar to small batteries.
WHY is glucose converted to pyruvate?
glycolysis occur in the cytosol just outside of mitrocondria
Is the mitrocondria in the plant cell?
Yes, a mitochondria exists in all eukaryotic cells, including plant cells. Though the chloroplasts derive the energy plants use, the mitochondria is the source of energy at night, when the chloroplasts are inoperative.
Is there mitrocondria in both plant and animal cell?
Yes, both plant and animal cells have mitochondria.
What part of the cells breaks down food?
the part of the cell that breaks down food molecules is the ribosomes the help make protine which is breaking down food to get the nutrients that help you stay active ( energy and proteins)Hope this helpsbye-byeRibosomes are protein synthesisers found in cells that help in production of many proteins, including (but are not limited to) enzymes that are used in digestion of food.The Mitrocondria are the organelles of the cells that produce cellular energy in the form of ATP
What energy is in the human body?
Energy is stored as chemical energy in human body. It is consumed when required.
What part of cells breaks down food molecules?
the part of the cell that breaks down food molecules is the ribosomes the help make protine which is breaking down food to get the nutrients that help you stay active ( energy and proteins)Hope this helpsbye-byeRibosomes are protein synthesisers found in cells that help in production of many proteins, including (but are not limited to) enzymes that are used in digestion of food.The Mitrocondria are the organelles of the cells that produce cellular energy in the form of ATP
What part of a cell breaks down nutrients?
the part of the cell that breaks down food molecules is the ribosomes the help make protine which is breaking down food to get the nutrients that help you stay active ( energy and proteins)Hope this helpsbye-byeRibosomes are protein synthesisers found in cells that help in production of many proteins, including (but are not limited to) enzymes that are used in digestion of food.The Mitrocondria are the organelles of the cells that produce cellular energy in the form of ATP
How is the animal cell different from the plant cell?
Cell wall: A rather rigid layer surrounding plant cells as well as some other types (i.e. bacteria, fungi). In plants, it is made of the carbohydrate cellulose. This structure helps give the cell shape and support, as well as some protection (even though it is permeable to foreign substances unlike the cell membrane (common to plant and animal cells) which is selectively permeable. It also prevents the cell from over-expanding and rupturing when placed into a hypotonic solution (when the concentration of water outside is greater than that inside.See Link "Diagram 1"Chloroplast: An organelle containing the green pigment chlorophyll (and others) which is used in plants to synthesize the carbohydrate glucose using energy from the sun. Possibly were once free-living bacteria which developed an endosymbiotic relationship with early eukaryotes and became chloroplasts.See Link "Diagram 2"See Link "Endosymbiont theory"Central Vacuole: True, animal cells have vacuoles but they are not nearly as big. The central vacuole stores food and water, and sometimes exerts osmotic (water) pressure, pressing the cytoplasm against the cell wall to make it large and rigid. (This is why fruit sellers spray water on their fruit--it makes the fruit look more appealing!)See Link "Diagram 3"See more at the link "More"
