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What is the main job of mitochondria?
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The mitochondrion’s main job is to make most of the cell’s usable energy: ATP. It does this by oxidizing nutrients (e.g., glucose/fatty acids) and using the electron transport chain and ATP synthase (oxidative phosphorylation) to convert that energy into ATP.
(They also have other roles — e.g., regulating apoptosis, calcium balance, and heat production — but energy production is primary.)
(They also have other roles — e.g., regulating apoptosis, calcium balance, and heat production — but energy production is primary.)
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