noun
- small structures in cells that produce energy for the cell to function
Usage: biology; plural form of mitochondrion
Examples
- Mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell.
- Muscle cells contain many mitochondria because they need lots of energy.
- The mitochondria convert glucose into ATP for cellular energy.
- Scientists study mitochondria to understand cellular metabolism.
- Damaged mitochondria can lead to various diseases.
- Each mitochondrion has its own DNA separate from the cell nucleus.