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Mitochondria

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==Key Stage 3==
===Meaning===
[[File:Mitochondrion.png|right|300px|thumb|A computer image of a '''mitochondrion''' showing inside.]]
A [[Mitochondria|Mitochondrion]] is a part of a [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] where [[respiration]] takes place.

Singular [[Noun]]: '''Mitochondrion'''
Plural [[Noun]]: '''Mitochondria'''

===Function===
[[Mitochondria]] provide energy to the cell by [[respiration]].

===About Mitochondria===
: [[Mitochondria]] are used to release the energy from food.
: [[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] that need more energy have more [[mitochondria]].
: [[Sperm Cell|Sperm cells]] have a lot of [[mitochondria]] to provide the energy needed to swim to the [[Ovum|egg cell]].

===Examples===