Nadine T. answered • 10/03/24
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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. (Please see video explanation)
What is the role of the mitochondria in cellular respiration, and how does this relate to energy production in the cell?
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Rita F. answered • 10/02/24
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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where aerobic respiration occurs. During cellular respiration, mitochondria produce ATP, the cell’s main energy currency, through the processes of glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
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