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Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of the cell, through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. Inside the mitochondria, glucose and other nutrients are broken down in the Krebs cycle, producing electron carriers that transfer electrons to the electron transport chain. This chain generates a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane, driving ATP synthesis as protons flow back into the mitochondrial matrix through ATP synthase. Additionally, mitochondria play a role in regulating cellular metabolism, apoptosis, and heat production.
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What are work horses of a cell called in biology?
the mitochondria
Does a nucleus conatin mitochondria?
Both nucleus and mitochondria are organells.They are found inside cell.
Where can mitochondria be found and what does it do?
mitochondria is found inside the cell , it works as the power house for the cell
Which is bigger a ribosome or a mitochondria?
Mitochondria are bigger than ribosomes. Ribosomes can be found in mitochondria
What is the organelle responsible for cellualr respiration in animal cells?
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm, but the Kreb's cycle happens in the matrix (inside) of the mitochondria and electron transport chain occurs on the innermembrane of the mitochondria.
Are cells empty?
No, because as we read in biology that cells have different parts inside it such as Chromosome, Mitochondria, Cell Membrane, Plasma Membrane, Vacuole, Nucleolus etc.
What are work horses of a cell called in biology?
the mitochondria
What acts like Mitochondria?
look in your Biology book
Where in a cell does electron transport happen in cellular respiration?
The electron transport chain happens in the cristae membrane inside the mitochondria.
What does the mitochondria do inside a cell?
The mitochondria produces energy for the cell
What does the mitochondria do inside cell?
The mitochondria produces energy for the cell
Where does respiration occur inside the cell?
There are two sites. They are cytoplasm and mitochondria
What is the biology term Mitochondria mean?
This is a very interesting question. The term mitochondria means thread + grain. When people first began to look at cells under the microscope they saw grains with threads. The grains they saw were about the size of corn seeds. The threads were inside the grains. The terms comes from the Greek.
Does a nucleus conatin mitochondria?
Both nucleus and mitochondria are organells.They are found inside cell.
What are the inner membranes of mitochondria?
The membrane that is inside the mitochondria, and where electron transport chain occurs.
Does mitochondria lack a nucleus?
Yes, Mitochondria are organelles inside of Cells, which contain Nuclei.
Where can mitochondria be found and what does it do?
mitochondria is found inside the cell , it works as the power house for the cell
