Summary:
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. It takes sugar and organic molecules, (chemically) breaks them down and produces rich energy for all organelles in a cell. Think of the mitochondria as batteries. Without batteries (in this case mitochondria), no living thing would function. The shape of the mitochondria is meant to make the most out of itself and maximize its productivity. The inner membrane is folded to increase surface area inside the mitochondrion, giving it more space to work with. If a cell is too weak, it can produce more mitochondria to give itself more energy
SP7 - Arguing From Evidence:
This week, I participated in the Smear Wars on Edmodo. In the Smear Wars, I pointed out the flaws and negative things that some organelles cause, and also defended the organelle I was campaigning for; the mitochondria. In the Smear Wars, I gave an explanation as to why a certain organelle should not be the new ruler of Cell Land, either for that specific organelle causing a severe disease or the vulnerabilities of the organelle. For example, the Cell Wall has holes in it, which allows a lot of water to escape from the plant. After explaining the flaw(s) of the organelle, I provided sources to back up my claim.
XCC - Structure and Function:
In class, I noticed a Structure and Function with the mitochondria. The structure of the inner membrane of the mitochondria is folded to create more surface area and space. The more space given to the mitochondria, the faster and efficient it works. This is one way the structure works with the function- the structure maximizes productivity of the mitochondria. The outer membrane also provides a lot of space for the inner membrane to work in.
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