Difference between revisions of "Mitochondria"
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Singular [[Noun]]: '''Mitochondrion''' | Singular [[Noun]]: '''Mitochondrion''' | ||
Plural [[Noun]]: '''Mitochondria''' | Plural [[Noun]]: '''Mitochondria''' | ||
| + | [[Adjective]]: '''Mitochondrial''' | ||
===Function=== | ===Function=== | ||
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: [[Mitochondria]] are used to release the energy from food. | : [[Mitochondria]] are used to release the energy from food. | ||
: [[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] that need more energy have more [[mitochondria]]. | : [[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] that need more energy have more [[mitochondria]]. | ||
| + | : [[Mitochondria]] are found in [[Plant Cell|plant cells]], [[Animal Cell|animal cells]] and [[Fungal Cell|fungal cells]]. | ||
| + | : [[Bacteria]] do not have [[mitochondria]]. | ||
: [[Sperm Cell|Sperm cells]] have a lot of [[mitochondria]] to provide the energy needed to swim to the [[Ovum|egg cell]]. | : [[Sperm Cell|Sperm cells]] have a lot of [[mitochondria]] to provide the energy needed to swim to the [[Ovum|egg cell]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 5 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Mitochondrion is a part of a cell where respiration takes place.
Singular Noun: Mitochondrion Plural Noun: Mitochondria Adjective: Mitochondrial
Function
Mitochondria provide energy to the cell by respiration.
About Mitochondria
- Mitochondria are used to release the energy from food.
- Cells that need more energy have more mitochondria.
- Mitochondria are found in plant cells, animal cells and fungal cells.
- Bacteria do not have mitochondria.
- Sperm cells have a lot of mitochondria to provide the energy needed to swim to the egg cell.
Examples
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