Meaning & use
mitochondria
Small structures within cells that convert nutrients into usable energy for the cell.
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Muscle cells contain many mitochondria because they need a constant supply of energy.
Mitochondria carry their own small set of DNA, separate from the cell's nucleus.
A note on using this word
Mitochondria is plural; the singular form is mitochondrion, and it is often called the powerhouse of the cell.
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