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

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\large\texttt {↪meaning of mitochondria}

A mitochondrion is a double-membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic organisms. Mitochondria use aerobic respiration to generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate, which is subsequently used throughout the cell as a source of chemical energy.


\large\texttt {↪functions of mitochondria}

1. Production of ATP

2. Calcium Homeostasis

3. Regulation of Innate Immunity

4. Programmed Cell Death

5. Stem Cell Regulation

...hope this helps...

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What is the meaning of mitochondria?​ and what are the functions?-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation:

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

function

  • 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
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