They are most commonly nicknamed the " powerhouse " of the cell. The Mitochondria is mainly responsible for creating energy within the cell. It does this through a process called aerobic respiration. Aerobic Respiration never stops within mitochondria, which means Mitochondria make an enormous amount of molecules every minute. They are also responsible for moving electrons from food to the air we breathe.
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Facts
Mitochondria are too small to be seen from a light microscope.
They have a double membrane around the outside of them.
Mitochondria
Main Functions
They are most commonly nicknamed the " powerhouse " of the cell. The Mitochondria is mainly responsible for creating energy within the cell. It does this through a process called aerobic respiration. Aerobic Respiration never stops within mitochondria, which means Mitochondria make an enormous amount of molecules every minute. They are also responsible for moving electrons from food to the air we breathe.Facts
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