Chloe Russell
Main Ideas:
1) Known as the powerhouse of the cell
2) Chemical reactions happen in the mitochondria that produce energy for the cell
3) Has a folded inner membrane that has a large surface area so it can produce more energy
4) Has its own DNA
Reflection:
Mitochondria is a very important organelle that produces energy. Mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells. Mitochondria are found in the cytoplasm. It has a folded inner membrane called cristae that helps it produce more energy. I was surprised to find out that Mitochondria has DNA in it. I had previously learned about Mitochondria, but I did not know that cells that need more energy (ex: muscle cells) would have more mitochondria than other cells.
Citations:
k, amithbabu, and View profile. "MITOCHONDRIA- DEFINITION-STRUCTURE- FUNCTION". Biozoomer.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 14 Apr. 2017.("Unit 2: Mr. Black's Biology Class")
Nice mitochondria picture. Also, I like how you made the information shorter than it needed to be. How can the information you learned about the mitochondria be applied outside of biology?
ReplyDeleteShockingly Mitochondria can be applied to forensics. This is because of the DNA it contains. The DNA can be used to identify corpses or body parts.
DeleteI like how simple you made it, it doesn't need to be in anymore detail.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the function of the matrix in the Mitochondria?
ReplyDeleteIn the matrix the citric acid cycle, an important step in cellular respiration, takes place. Inside the matrix are DNA and ribosomes.
DeleteGood structure and explanation. However, I am curious as to how exactly the DNA in the mitochondria communicates with any forms of RNA outside the organelle?
ReplyDeleteI like how you make it short and straight to the point. It gives you the main facts you need to know. The picture is also a great study tool that I will refer to when looking over this subject.
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