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Why do we need mitochondria?


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Mitochondria:

  1. Mitochondria is a cytoplasmic membrane-bound organelle present in eukaryotic cells.
  2. It is double-membraned and includes an outer membrane, inner membrane, and inner matrix.
  3. Cristae refer to the folds of the inner membrane that aid in ATP production.
  4. The matrix of mitochondria contains enzymes and ions that are crucial for ATP synthesis.
  5. It plays a crucial role in conducting oxidative phosphorylation that generates ATP molecules.
  6. They regulate the cell's metabolic activity and promote cell growth.
  7. They are key for calcium homeostasis and assist apoptosis.

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