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What is the function of mitochondria

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What is the function of mitochondria
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Yogita Ingle 6 years, 2 months ago

The most important function of mitochondria is to produce energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation. It is also involved in the following process:

  1. Regulates the metabolic activity of the cell
  2. Promotes the growth of new cells and cell multiplication
  3. Helps in detoxifying ammonia in the liver cells
  4. Plays an important role in apoptosis or programmed cell death
  5. Responsible for building certain parts of the blood and various hormones like testosterone and oestrogen
  6. Helps in maintaining an adequate concentration of calcium ions within the compartments of the cell
  7. It is also involved in various cellular activities like cellular differentiation, cell signalling, cell senescence, controlling the cell cycle and also in cell growth.
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