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Mitochondrion. The Power House of the Cell Joshua Matulevich Robert Benscoter. Structure. Outer membrane Intermembrane space Inner membrane Cristae Matrix. Function. Heat production Storage of Calcium ions Aerobic respiration. Dysfunction. Neurological disorders
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Mitochondrion The Power House of the Cell Joshua Matulevich Robert Benscoter
Structure • Outer membrane • Intermembrane space • Inner membrane • Cristae • Matrix
Function • Heat production • Storage of Calcium ions • Aerobic respiration
Dysfunction • Neurological disorders • Systemic manifestations • Nuclear gene defects • Aging link
Replication • Single-celled eukaryotes • Other eukaryotes • Mitochondrial genes
Check on Learning 1. Where are Mitochondria found? In nearly all Eukaryotic cells 2. What is the main function of Mitochondria? To produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)