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Where is it found?
*Mitochondria is found in the cytoplasm of all Eukaryotic cells (both plant and animal cells).
*NOT in Prokaryotic cells.
Mitochondria Structure?
*A mitochondrion contains outer and inner membranes. Made of phospholipid double layers and proteins.
* The outer membrane covers the organelle and contains it like a skin.
*The inner membrane folds over many times and creates layered structures called cristae.
* The fluid contained in the mitochondria is called the matrix.
* The outer membrane covers the organelle and contains it like a skin.
*The inner membrane folds over many times and creates layered structures called cristae.
* The fluid contained in the mitochondria is called the matrix.
* Cristae increases the surface area for chemical reactions.
How does it help the cell?
*The Powerhouse
*Produces energy for the cell (ATP production)
*^Through the process of Cellular Respiration
*Produces energy for the cell (ATP production)
*^Through the process of Cellular Respiration
Other Important Information
*Each cell varies in the number of mitochondria present. This number is dependent upon how much energy the cell requires. The more energy a cell needs the more mitochondria that will be present. Ex. muscle cells have more mitochondria then skin cells.
* Divide independently of the cell cycle by simple fission.
* Divide independently of the cell cycle by simple fission.
Where To Study!
Quick Mitochondria Function and Structure Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSDoegUpGhwATP and Respiration Review (Crash course Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00jbG_cfGuQ
Mitochondria and Energy Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39HTpUG1MwQ
Mitochondria Interactive:http://www.johnkyrk.com/mitochondrion.html
Quick Summary:
DISCLAIMER:All information in this section has already been mentioned above this is just a wrap up of all covered.
Mitochondria is found in both plant and animal cells. It contains cristae, which increase the surface area for chemical reactions. They are the "Powerhouse" of the cell, with the primary function of producing ATP...through Cellular Respiration.
Mitochondria is found in both plant and animal cells. It contains cristae, which increase the surface area for chemical reactions. They are the "Powerhouse" of the cell, with the primary function of producing ATP...through Cellular Respiration.
Reflection:
For me, the mitochondria is not a difficult topic, but before this blog I had forgotten the structure of the organelle (except cristae, which is engraved in my brain). Other than that, I remembered the rest of the information about it's function/relation to energy. Outside of biology you could compare the Mitochondria to a Power Plant (as many do ). This is because the Mitochondria supplies the cell with energy to function and power plants provide the world with energy needed to run what has become our society.Overall I find the organelle to be highly interesting, especially that the number varies depending on the need for energy.
Citations
Mitochondria Function in Cell Structure - How it Works - The 2 Minute Lesson - 1990s. Historia - Bel99TV, 29 Oct. 2015. youtube, 29 Oct. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSDoegUpGhw.
"ATP & Respiration: Crash Course Biology #7." Biology, 7, Crash Course, 12 Mar. 2012. youtube, 12 Mar. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=00jbG_cfGuQ.
How Mitochondria Create Energy. CorticalStudios, 29 Jan. 2016. youtube, 29 Jan. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=39HTpUG1MwQ.
Kyrk, John. "Mitochondria." Cell Biology Animation, by CD, CD, 12 Nov. 2013, www.johnkyrk.com/mitochondrion.html.
Lamb, Libby. Mitochondria. [Circa 2015], img.clipartfest.com/96055752d713321e7206b632c87b8a88_mitochondria-cartoon-clipart-mitochondria-clip-art_640-640.jpeg.
Freeman and Company. Biochemistry 7th edition. 2012, oregonstate.edu/instruct/bb451/winter14/stryer7/CH18/figure_18_02b.jpg, 18.2b.
[Circa 2012], s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4042758020712420/cellrespirationequation.jpg.
I love all the information its very in depth and helpful. I don't like how the text is highlighted in white and I think you should have gone more in depth with the power plant comparison. I also liked the pictures you used.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog, since you made good use of pictures and still kept your post organized. As of your reflection, I agree that the mitochondria is very interesting, especially because there numbers can vary in different types of specialized cells. For example, muscle cells have a lot of mitochondria in them for energy. I also agree that mitochondria are a topic that is pretty easy to understand if you understand the saying, "mighty mitochondria". You could also include the extra detail that according to the endosymbiosis theory, it is believed that animals started out as a mitochondrion to produce energy and then slowly evolved according to natural selection.
ReplyDeleteI like your blog and how organized it is. I also like how you have cites that can help us study and get more help. I also find the mitochondria to be very interesting. I think one thing you could have added was maybe to go into a little more in detail into cellular respiration
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