Explain the structure and function of Mitochondria?

1.	Explain the structure and function of Mitochondria?
Answer» Mitochondria: They are small bodies that occur in large numbers. A mitochondrion consists of: 1. an outer membrane 2. an inner membrane 3. inner membrane folded inwards to form the cristae. 4. The cristae lie in a ground substance called as a matrix. Functions of Mitochondria: 1. It generates energy for various activities of the cell. 2. Whenever the cell requires energy, ATP molecule breaks down generating energy to be used by the body, in order to make chemical compounds and perform mechanical work. 3. Mitochondria have their own DNA and ribosomes hence, are able to make some of their own proteins.

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Mitochondria: They are small bodies that occur in large numbers.

A mitochondrion consists of:

1. an outer membrane

2. an inner membrane

3. inner membrane folded inwards to form the cristae.

4. The cristae lie in a ground substance called as a matrix.

Functions of Mitochondria:

1. It generates energy for various activities of the cell.

2. Whenever the cell requires energy, ATP molecule breaks down generating energy to be used by the body, in order to make chemical compounds and perform mechanical work.

3. Mitochondria have their own DNA and ribosomes hence, are able to make some of their own proteins.

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