Introduction

Mitochondria specialize at producing energy-rich ATP for use throughout the cell cytoplasm. Let’s explore the structure and function of these important organelles now.

The following is a video explaining how mitochondria function.

Summary

Mitochondria are pod-shaped structures specialized at producing energy-rich ATP for use throughout the cell cytoplasm.

The Endosymbiotic Theory postulates that the double membrane surrounding, and the DNA present came from an aerobic bacterium that was engulfed and was living inside the eukaryotic cell.

Sources:

“Mitochondria: the cell’s powerhouse.” YouTube, Uploaded by HarvardX, April 19, 2017. Retrieved from www.youtu.be/vkYEYjintqU