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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
Aerobic respiration to generate ATP
Who discovered the mitochondria in the voluntary muscles of insects?
Albert von Kölliker
Which term is commonly used to nickname the mitochondrion?
Powerhouse of the Cell
In which multicellular organism is it known that mitochondria were retained in association with a complete loss of their mitochondrial genome?
Henneguya salminicola
What size are mitochondria commonly found to be in cross section?
0.75 - 3 μm2
Test your knowledge about mitochondria, the organelles responsible for generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through aerobic respiration. Discover interesting facts about the discovery and structure of mitochondria.
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