What are Mitochondria?
Saturday August 16, 2008
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Mitochondria are tubular or oblong shaped and are bounded by double membranes. The double membranes divide the mitochondrion into two distinct parts: the intermembrane space and the mitochondrial matrix. Mitochondria are semiautonomous in that they can divide and grow to make more of themselves. They also have their own DNA and ribosomes. To learn more about mitochondria and other cellular components, visit Journey into the Cell.



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