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| + | A '''mitochondrion''' is [[membrane]] bound [[organelle]] found in [[Eukaryotic Cell|eukarytotic cells]] that is the site of [[respiration]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:27, 4 November 2018
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Mitochondrion is a part of a cell where respiration takes place.
Singular Noun: Mitochondrion Plural Noun: Mitochondria Adjective: Mitochondrial
Function
Mitochondria provide energy to the cell by respiration.
About Mitochondria
- Mitochondria are used to release the energy from food.
- Cells that need more energy have more mitochondria.
- Sperm cells have a lot of mitochondria to provide the energy needed to swim to the egg cell.
- Mitochondria are found in plant cells, animal cells and fungal cells but are not found in Bacteria.
Examples
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Key Stage 4
Meaning
A mitochondrion is membrane bound organelle found in eukarytotic cells that is the site of respiration.