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

    Nov 19, 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 …

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

    May 27, 2025 · People often refer to mitochondria as the powerhouses of the cell. Their main function is to generate the energy necessary to power cells, but they are also involved in cell …

  3. Mitochondria – Definition, Structure, Function

    Jan 23, 2024 · While best-known for producing energy, mitochondria actually serve several important functions within the cell: ATP Production: Mitochondria are the site of oxidative …

  4. Mitochondrion - Wikipedia

    Mitochondria have a double membrane structure and use aerobic respiration to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used throughout the cell as a source of chemical …

  5. Mitochondria Function: A Simple Discussion and Diagram

    Oct 14, 2025 · What Do Mitochondria Do? The main function that occurs inside mitochondria is a chemical reaction that creates ATP, a molecule that the body uses for energy. The …

  6. Mitochondrial function in development and disease - PMC

    As signaling organelles, mitochondria communicate with the nucleus and other organelles to help maintain cellular homeostasis, allow cellular adaptation to diverse stresses, and help steer cell …

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

    Apr 19, 2025 · The most widely known function of mitochondria is their role in cellular respiration, the process by which cells convert nutrients into usable energy in the form of ATP.

  8. Mitochondrial Function - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Beyond ATP production, mitochondria play pivotal roles in calcium homeostasis, acting as buffers for cytosolic calcium and regulating intracellular calcium signals that are fundamental for …

  9. The Role of Mitochondria in Cells and Human Health

    Beyond their well-known role in energy production, mitochondria participate in several other cellular processes that maintain cell health and function. They are involved in programmed cell …

  10. Mitochondria: What to Know - WebMD

    Aug 31, 2024 · Thousands upon thousands of mitochondria exist inside each cell in our body. Essentially, these mitochondria function as an energy factory, supplying our body with 90% of …