2006-07-05 10:46:53 · 10 answers · asked by williamburg@sbcglobal.net 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The powerhouse....
Within the mitochondria, a cellular metabolic process called oxidative phosphoralation occurs which utilizes the electron transport chain for ATP production. ATP is the energy unit of the cell
If you want to get into the knitty gritty of details. NADH produced from glycolysis and the TCA cyle donates it electron to various electron carriers ranging from high potential to low potential. As the electrons transfer from on carrier to another with a lower potential, a proton is pumped out of the membrane producing a proton motive force (PMF). This PMF creates a potential difference across the membrane. The flow of the proton back inside of the mitochondria through an enzyme call ATP synthase produces an ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.
2006-07-05 10:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no established name for the mitochondrian. However check out my site for detailed information of mitochondria.
2006-07-05 10:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Prince O Zamunda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Powerhouse of the cell.
It's the organelle mainly responsible for the generation of ATP - life's main energy molecule.
2006-07-05 10:50:35 · answer #3 · answered by buxinator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Energy Manofacturer of cell
Glucose enters cell, goes to mitochontria and there it enters Krebs cicle and ATPs are produced for cells to use as common currency in energetics.
2006-07-05 10:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by pogonoforo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard people call it the powerhouse of the cell, if thats what you're asking. its called so because its the site where cellular metabolism occurs. its breaks down ATP releasing the engery stored so the cell can function and do work
2006-07-05 10:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by Newtibourne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called the power house of the cell.As it produces ATP the storage form of energy produced in photosynthesis.
2006-07-05 16:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by shubh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wanna say the highway of the cell... the main transportation. actually no nevermind, i failed biology lol, im more of a Geology student
2006-07-05 10:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Energy factories, cause they produce energy.
2006-07-05 10:50:41 · answer #8 · answered by denis_gk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the powerplant of a cell and because it is where its energy comes from.
2006-07-05 10:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by texastweeter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mitch, but don't say that to his face cause he hates it.
2006-07-05 19:17:59 · answer #10 · answered by Slackenerny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋