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kaheart [24]
2 years ago
6

What is the meaning of mitochondria?​ and what are the functions?

Biology
2 answers:
Nimfa-mama [501]2 years ago
4 0

Explanation:

mitochondria is a double membrane bound cell organelle,oval or cylindrical in shape.

<h3 /><h3>function</h3>
  • regulate calcium ions in cells
  • formation of yolk
  • help in synthesis of photosynthetic pigments
  • can synthesize store and distribute energy in the form of ATP whenever required
Ray Of Light [21]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions. Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Explanation:

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