The function of the cellular organelle
Written by Rokonuzzaman Ripon The function of the cellular organelle: Functions of Mitochondria: 1.The most important function of mitochondria is to produce energy. Mitochondria produce the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP), one of the cell’s energy currencies that provide the energy to drive a host of cellular reactions and mechanisms. 2. The simpler molecules of nutrition are sent to the mitochondria to be processed and to produce charged molecules. These charged molecules combine with oxygen and produce ATP molecules. This process is known as oxidative phosphorylation. 3. Mitochondria may also produce heat (brown fat), and accumulate iron-containing pigments (Heme ferritin), ions of Ca2+ and HPO42– (or phosphate; e.g., osteoblasts of bones or yolk proteins). 4.Mitochondria help the cells to maintain the proper concentration of calcium ions within the compartments of the cell. 5.The mitochondria also help in building certain parts of blood and hormones like testosterone and estro
