Mitochondria function
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Re: Mitochondria functionsay release energy in ATP but in exams they like these words when stating role of mitochondria " Aerobic Respiration" that would guarantee a mark(Original post by Abbers)
Can someone check whether this is right? Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP. -
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Re: Mitochondria functionThe most correct thing to say is that mitochondria produce ATP in order to release energy (as hydrolysing ATP releases energy) but if I remember correctly at AS you can say 'energy in the form of ATP', you can't at A2 (there is an entire energy module at A2 so you should know the difference by then)
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Re: Mitochondria function• It is the site of aerobic respiration
• ATP production
• It releases energy for the cell
• It is involved in the Krebs cycle
• Lipid synthesis
• Protein synthesis
• Oxidation of fats
Thats about all the roles
the mitochondria also have some affect on aging, but you won't need to know that, as its a recent theory
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Re: Mitochondria functionmitochondria are the "powerhouse" of organism in which ATP is producing all the time. They are support e.g. metabolizations in a certain degree. In so far you are right. Anything else what do you want?(Original post by Abbers)
Can someone check whether this is right? Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
