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26. Discuss the structure and function of the mitochondria.
Mitochondria
-Outer membrane is smooth and featureless, while the inner membrane folds inward forming cristae
-Double membrane structure with shelf-like cristae
- Provide most of the cell’s ATP via aerobic cellular
respiration
- Located in sites where energy is needed
Contain their own DNA and RNA and can reproduce
----Function: Intermediate products of food fuels (e.g. glucose) are broken down into water, CO2 while a phosphate is attached to ADP ATP