The egg cell contains relatively few mitochondria, but these mitochondria divide to populate the cells of the adult organism. This mode is seen in most organisms, including the majority of …

Oct 18, 2025 · Mitochondria are found in the cells of nearly every eukaryotic organism, including plants and animals. Cells that require a lot of energy, such as muscle cells, can contain …

May 27, 2025 · People often refer to mitochondria as the powerhouses of the cell. Their main function is to generate the energy necessary to power cells, but they are also involved in cell …

Jan 23, 2024 · Mitochondria are organelles found in the cells of most eukaryotic organisms. They are the powerhouses of the cell because they generate most of the cell’s supply of adenosine …

Mar 3, 2017 · Mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion) are organelles within eukaryotic cells that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy molecule used by the cell. For this …

Oct 14, 2025 · What Do Mitochondria Do? The main function that occurs inside mitochondria is a chemical reaction that creates ATP, a molecule that the body uses for energy. The …

Sep 1, 2024 · Mitochondria are responsible for producing and providing energy to our bodies, especially in organs such as the heart, brain, and muscles, which require high-energy …