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  1. Mitochondrion - Wikipedia

    A mitochondrion (pl. mitochondria) is an organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, such as animals, plants and fungi. Mitochondria have a double membrane structure and use aerobic …

  2. Mitochondrion | Definition, Function, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 18, 2025 · Mitochondrion, organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, the primary function of which is to generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate. Mitochondria also store …

  3. Mitochondria: Form, function, and disease - Medical News Today

    May 27, 2025 · Mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell. We explain how they got this title, and outline other important roles that they carry out.

  4. Mitochondria – Definition, Structure, Function

    Jan 23, 2024 · Learn about mitochondria in cells. Get the definition and mitochondrion diagram. Learn about the structure and functions.

  5. Mitochondria - Definition, Function & Structure | Biology Dictionary

    May 8, 2020 · Mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion) are organelles within eukaryotic cells that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy molecule used by the cell. For this …

  6. Mitochondria Function: A Simple Discussion and Diagram

    Oct 14, 2025 · Mitochondria are parts of a human cell known as the “energy factories.“ Most human cells, animal cells, and plant cells contain hundreds or even thousands of …

  7. Mitochondria and health - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

    Jul 22, 2025 · Mitochondria: it’s a big word for tiny structures found in almost every human cell. But, as researchers are learning, these capsule-shaped structures likely have an outsized …

  8. The Role of Mitochondria: More Than Just the Powerhouse

    Apr 19, 2025 · Mitochondria are more than just the powerhouses of the cell. They are dynamic organelles involved in a multitude of cellular functions, including energy production, regulation …

  9. Mitochondria - National Human Genome Research Institute

    2 days ago · Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles, but they're membrane-bound with two different membranes. And that's quite unusual for an intercellular organelle. Those …

  10. Mitochondria: What to Know - WebMD

    Sep 1, 2024 · Mitochondria are responsible for producing and providing energy to our bodies, especially in organs such as the heart, brain, and muscles, which require high-energy …