Mitochondria Definition
Mitochondria is the organelle where sugar is used to produce energy. It is considered the powerhouse of a cell.
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Plant & Animal Cells
Fun Facts
- Both plant and animal cells have mitochondria.
- Mitochondria have a double membrane and their own DNA, indicating they were once bacteria cells.
- The cell needs energy from the mitochondria to carry out its everyday functions.
Why Do We Need To Know About Mitochondria
Studying mitochondria helps us understand how cells make energy, which is essential for life. This is important for jobs like finding cures for diseases. For example, doctors who study diseases look at mitochondria to figure out what’s wrong with someone.
Also, scientists who work on things like gene editing and making new biological products use their knowledge of mitochondria. So, learning about mitochondria is useful for many careers in science and medicine.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Cells are the basic unit of all living things.
- Plant and animal cells have parts called organelles that help them function and stay organized.
- We will cover the nucleus, cell wall, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplast, lysosomes and vacuoles.
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