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Respiration
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Other Functions
Cellular metabolism
The citric acid cycle
Producing heat
Controlling calcium
Producing steroids using steroid synthesis
Calcium signalling
Immune signalling
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Parts
Cristae
It is on this surface that ATP is
produced.
Matrix
The space enclosed by the inner
membrane. Contains a lot of
enzymes.
Outer Membrane
Encloses the entire organelle.
Inner Membrane
Wrinkled and helps make energy.
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Facts:
They can quickly change shape and
move around the cell when needed.
When the cell needs more energy,
the mitochondria can reproduce.
Very similar to some bacteria.
Different mitochondria; diferent
proteins.
Produces small amounts of carbon
dioxide.
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