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Mitochondriaare the organelles that convert chemical energy, stored in food, into a compound that can be used by the cell. The mitochondria break down food and turn it into energy for the cell to use. Inside the mitochondria energy is stored and food is converted for use in a cell. The number of mitochondria in the cell can depend on the purpose of the cell.
They are the "power plants" of cells. They produce energy.
In multicellular organisms the mitochondria play an important role in apoptosis (death).
They break down sugars to make energy.
By analogy they would be the furnace compartment (where the fire burns) of a steam train.
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The mitochondria are the source of the cell's ATP; the energy currency of the cell. Food eaten is oxidized and through final process of oxidative phosphorylation ATP is synthesized and the cell can do its work.
Mitochondria improve the efficiency of turning food into energy (without them only fermentation or alternative chemical reactions are possible). Since the mitochondria generate energy for the cell, they are also called, the batteries of the cell, powering all cellular activities.
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What is the function of mitochondrea?
mitochondrea is the powerhouse of the cell
What kind of cells have mitochondria?
All cells have mitochondrea they are hte energy source for the cell All cells have mitochondrea they are hte energy source for the cell
Where is a plant's food made?
I'm pretty sure the mitochondrea.
Where is food made is a plant?
I'm pretty sure the mitochondrea.
Why did the eukaryotes and mitochondrea team up?
I believe that eukaryotes and mitochondrea are completely different things. Let me explain: a) eukaryotes are any organisms that do not have a nucleus b) mitochodria is a part of your cell. It is the "energy house". It gives your cell energy to go about its business. I hope this helped! :D
How does a cell make its energy which organelle performs this function?
It depends, if its an animal cell the mitochondrea makes energy, for plants its the chloroplasts. Animals break down energy and sugar from what they eat, plants get energy from sunlight and CO2.
What is the function of a mitochondrea?
Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through a process called cellular respiration. They also play a role in regulating cell metabolism, calcium signaling, and cell death. Additionally, mitochondria are involved in generating reactive oxygen species and have been implicated in various diseases.
Structures and organelles of a cell?
there are many like the neucleus is the brain, the "power house" is the mitochondrea, the cell membrane is the outer edge that keeps organelles in and that's all i can get off the top of my head
What is a special molecule that provides energy for a cells activities?
The special kind of molecules that store energy for later use are adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules. These molecules store up the energy they get from the mitochondria (kitchen of the cell) in the cell. In the human body, unused energy is stored in the from of glycogen and in plants it is stored as starch.
How do cell make their energy which organelle performs this function?
The cell gets its energy when nutritional components of food are oxidized by the oygen of inspiration in mitochondria. When the cells need energy a phosphate bond breaks and energy is released for performing particular cellular activity.
What are the components of a plant cell?
Same as animal cells: cell walls, cytoplasm, organelles, nucleus. But plants have more complex cell walls, made of multiple layers to give them structure and rigidity....since plants dont have bones...the cell walls act as a skeleton. Composed of: carbohydrates such as cellulose...aka, fiber.
