Mitochondria

• Structure

  • double membrane
  • matrix - middle flood
  • cristae - folds in the membrane
  • inter membrane space
• Cristae

  • site of final stages of cellular respiration
  • folds provide increased surface area
• Mitochondria - mtDNA


  • mitochondrial DNA
  • makes their own enzymes
  • own ribosomes
• Mitochondria

  • production and storage of ATP
  • site of aerobic respiration
• Cells with more mitochondria

  • require a lot of ATP
  • requires it for reactions and processes