Mitochondria
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Mitochondrion is a part of a 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.
- 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.