Biology: Ch. 7 - Mitochondria
by dividing into two
how is mitochondria able to reproduce?
mitochondria
what contains their own DNA and functions independently with cell?
converting food energy into chemical energy
what is cellular respiration?
folds in the inner membrane
what is cristae?
fluid surrounding the cristae
what is matrix?
double membrane
what is mitochondria surrounded by?
use nutrients from food to produce energy to be used by the cell
what is the function of mitochondria?
eukaryotic cells
where is mitochondria only found in?
smooth
outer membrane is __________
surface area
inner membrane is folded to increase ___________ ______