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MITOCHONDRION CUTAWAY
Illustration – Eric R. Russell

MITOCHONDRION CUTAWAY

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. They take in fuel molecules derived from sugars and fats, harvest the energy in their chemical bonds with the aid of oxygen, and spit out ATP, the universal energy carrier needed throughout the cell to fuel the energy-hungry reactions of life. This cutaway graphic shows the mitochondrion's two membrane layers: a smooth outer membrane and a folded inner membrane where enzymes (depicted as balls)help with the synthesis of ATP.


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