Difference between revisions of "Mitochondria"
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: [[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]]. | ||
: [[Mitochondria]] are found in [[Plant Cell|plant cells]], [[Animal Cell|animal cells]] and [[Fungal Cell|fungal cells]] but are not found in [[Bacteria]]. | : [[Mitochondria]] are found in [[Plant Cell|plant cells]], [[Animal Cell|animal cells]] and [[Fungal Cell|fungal cells]] but are not found in [[Bacteria]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:38, 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.
- Sperm cells have a lot of mitochondria to provide the energy needed to swim to the egg cell.
- Mitochondria are found in plant cells, animal cells and fungal cells but are not found in Bacteria.
Examples
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