Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 5 - Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms - 5.3 Form and Function of the Eukaryotic Cell: Internal Structures - 5.3 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 122: 9

Answer

Mitochondrion is an important part of the cell. A cell can have variable number of mitochondrion based on the energy requirements. Main functions of the mitochondrion include cellular respiration and producing ATP by breaking down the nutrients and converting them into energy.

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Mitochondrion is an important part of the cell. A cell can have variable number of mitochondrion based on the energy requirements. Main functions of the mitochondrion include cellular respiration and producing ATP by breaking down the nutrients and converting them into energy.
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