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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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What takes place in a cells mitrochondria?

The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs. This process generates ATP, the cell's main source of energy, through the breakdown of glucose and other nutrients. Additionally, mitochondria play a role in regulating cell metabolism, calcium signaling, and programmed cell death.


How do microvilli and mitrochondria help in the active transport?

Microvilli increase the surface area of the cell membrane, allowing for more transport proteins to be present to facilitate active transport of molecules against their concentration gradient. Mitochondria provide the energy in the form of ATP needed to power the active transport process.


What is the function of the mitrochondria?

The mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell and are responsible for generating energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through a process called cellular respiration. They also play a role in regulating cell metabolism, calcium signaling, and cell growth and death.


Where in the cell does Kreb and Cycle occur?

The Krebs cycle takes place in the matrix of the mitochondrion.


What cellular process uses the most energy?

It depends on the organism and cell type. I will assume you mean the human and all cells in general. In this case generally, it is the production of ATP for use. Yes, creating ATP takes energy, and copious amount of it. The biggest problem is the leakage of H+ ion from the intermembrane space into the matrix, which the H+ pumps must constantly work against. This process creates heat, which is inefficient and also one reason why humans are warm-blooded.

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