What is a mitochdrion?

Answer 1

Mitochondrion is the singular of mitrochondria. The mitochondria are in most cells (plant and animal cells all have them, some prokaryotes don't) They are the site of respiration. The mitochondria is sometimes referred to as "the powerhouse of the cell". It takes glucose molecules and breaks them down to produce carbod dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP, or Adenosine Tri-Phosphate. It directs cellular respiration.

Answer 2

Mitochondria is the organelle that is the powerhouse of the cell by being the site of most of cellular respiration, Krebs Cycle and oxidative phosphorilation, and the synthesis of ATP. Thought to have arose by endosymbiosis from simpler bacteria and it still contains it's own circular DNA.

Answer 3

A mitochondrion is an organelle in a cell responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through a process called cellular respiration. Known as the powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria play a critical role in generating energy required for cellular functions. Mitochondria contain their own DNA and are thought to have originated from ancient bacteria that formed a symbiotic relationship with eukaryotic cells.

Answer 4

Mitochondria is the rod shaped organ that converts energy in food molecules into food that the cell can use.

Answer 5

An organelle responsible for power generation in the cell

Answer 6

Mitochondria are organelles, or parts of a cell.