Question

What is the typical size of mitochondria?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. A double-membrane-bound organelle is known as a mitochondrion.
2. The majority of the cell's adenosine triphosphate, which is then used as a source of chemical energy throughout the cell, is produced by mitochondria using aerobic respiration.
3. The majority of the mitochondria are ovoid entities that can grow up to 1 to 2 micrometres in length and between 0.1 to 0.5 micrometres in diameter.

Structure and function:

1. It is the energy storehouse of cells as stores ATP.
2. The cristae or folds in the interior layer increase the surface area, giving the mitochondrion extra places for ATP synthesis.
3. The mitochondria's folds (cristae) provide a larger surface area for the oxidative phosphorylation reactions to take place.