The mitochondria are power stations responsible for converting energy derived from organic molecules into energy that can be used by the cell. Cells that require more energy will have more mitochondria.
Animal mitochondrion diagram
Animal mitochondrion diagram
Wikipedia.org
Description: A diagram showing a section of a mitochondrion of the eukaryotic cell. Mitochondria are organelles surrounded by membranes, distributed i
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Animal_mitochond...
Biology4Kids Quiz: Mitochondria
Biology4Kids Quiz: Mitochondria
Interactive quiz; see how well you can score.
http://www.biology4kids.com/extras/quiz_cellmito/i...
Cell Structure: MitochondriaCell Structure: Mitochondria,
Biology4kid.com,
The mitochondria supply cells with energy; learn the basics of that here.
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_mito.html
Cells Are Us - Creating Energy
Cells Are Us - Creating Energy
PEER Curriculum,
Texas A&M University
This is a resource for teachers, but students could benefit from it too. It covers a lot of information and has a self-quiz
http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/cell_biolo...
How Cell Mitochondria Convert Food into Useable Energy How Cell Mitochondria Convert Food into Useable Energy,
Dummies.com,
"Food is the fuel for the body. The mitochondria are the converters; they convert the fuel into useable energy."
Visit the w
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-cell-mit...
Inner mitochondrial membrane
Inner mitochondrial membrane
Wikipedia.org
The mitochondrial inner membrane forms internal compartments known as cristae, which allow greater space for the proteins such as cytochromes to functi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_mitochondrial_m...
Journey into the Cell: MitochondriaJourney into the Cell: Mitochondria,
By Regina Bailey,
ThoughtCo.,
Text and illustrations on the mitochondria.
https://www.thoughtco.com/mitochondria-defined-373...
Mighty Mito! Mitochondrial MovieMighty Mito! Mitochondrial Movie,
By maureenkmccarthy,
January 04, 2008,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 04:07.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Mitochandria - MitochondrionMitochandria - Mitochondrion,
Brightstorm Science Video,
Presented by Patrick Roisen,
Video length: 02:20.
http://www.brightstorm.com/science/biology/parts-o...
Mitochondria Mitochondria,
Contexto.info,
"Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouses" of the cell because they are the site where sugar is broken down to release the energy required for cellular function
http://www.contexo.info/DNA_Basics/Mitochondria.ht...
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Simple Wikipedia.org
Mitochondria (from Greek mitos, a thread + khondrion, granule) are organelles, or parts of a cell. Their job is to make energy from the food that the cell takes
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
KidsBiology.com
The mitochondria is responsible for energy production; see text and illustrations on this page.
http://www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/cells_ti...
MitochondriaMitochondria,
By Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor of History.
Portland State University,
History and Science for Middle School Kids
Great site! Easy-to-understand text and an illustration.
http://quatr.us/biology/cells/mitochondria.htm
mitochondria
mitochondria
By David Darling
DavidDarling.info
Encyclopedia article with illustrations.
http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/M/mitoch...
Mitochondria
Mitochondria,
By Khan Academy,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 15:10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Mitochondria! Mitochondria!,
By orihime13,
December 12, 2006,
YouTube.com,
Science project; video length: 01:07.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Mitochondrial matrix
Mitochondrial matrix
Wikipedia.org
In the mitochondrion, the matrix contains soluble enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of pyruvate and other small organic molecules.
Visit the website to le
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrial_matrix
Mitochondrial Protein Transport: The Movie
Mitochondrial Protein Transport: The Movie
Molecular and Cellular Biology Learning Center
North Dakota State University
An embedded Flash movie version of the animation for mitochondrial prot
http://vcell.ndsu.edu/animations/mito-pt/movie-fla...
Mitochondrion Mitochondrion,
Biology of Cells Blogspot,
Illustrations and text on the function of the mitochondria.
http://biologyofcells.blogspot.com/2007/12/mitocho...
Mitochondrion
Mitochondrion
Kids.net.au Encyclopedia
All-text article explaining what the mitochondria is and its function.
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/mi/Mitochondr...
Mitochondrion definitionMitochondrion definition,
BiologyOnline.org,
An important cell organelle involved in creating energy through ATP. Visit the web site to learn more.
http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Mitochond...
Mitochondrion structure
Mitochondrion structure
McGraw Hill Learning Center
Drag and drop exercise on labeling the mitochondria.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073031216/s...
Mitochondrion – much more than an energy converterMitochondrion – much more than an energy converter,
British Society for Cell Biology,
Offers a quick look or more in-depth information on the mitochondrion.
http://bscb.org/learning-resources/softcell-e-lear...
Outer mitochondrial membrane
Outer mitochondrial membrane
Wikipedia.org
Visit the website for the article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_mitochondrial_m...
Simplified Diagram of Cellular MetabolismSimplified Diagram of Cellular Metabolism,
by Alberts, Bray, Johnson, Lewis, Raff, Roberts, Walter,
Garland Publishing: Taylor Francis Group,
Access Excellence,
"The three stages of cellular met
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/VL/GG/garland_P...
Six facts about mitochondriaSix facts about mitochondria,
KScience,
Interesting facts; click on hypertext words to learn more.
http://www.kscience.co.uk/as/module1/mitochondria....
The Mitochondria AnimationThe Mitochondria,
IKnowthat.net,
"The activated protein signal travels past several glowing mitochondria and folds of rough endoplasmic reticulum as it nears the nucleus."
http://www.iknow.net/player_window.html...
The Mitochondria: Keeping Life on the MoveThe Mitochondria: Keeping Life on the Move,
EvGfilm | October 10, 2008,
YouTube.com,
A AP Biology organelle project. Video length: 05:47.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
What Are Mitochondria?
What Are Mitochondria?,
April 30, 2015,
By Aparna Vidyasagar,
Live Science Contributor,
What is the mitochondria's origin, function, and structure? This one page article will explain all of th
http://www.livescience.com/50679-mitochondria.html
