Mitrochondria Flashcards
1
Q
What are mitrochondria?
A
The power houses of cells. Small bodies that look like beans with a smooth exterior membrane and a folded inner double membrane structure called CRISTAE (ridge)
2
Q
What is the function of Mitrochondria?
A
Energy production through the process of aerobic metabolism (they require lots of oxygen) to produce Adenosine Tri Phosphate (ATP)