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Definition of Mitochondrion

1. Noun. An organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy.

Definition of Mitochondrion

1. Noun. (cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, contains genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP. ¹

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Definition of Mitochondrion

1. [n -RIA]

Medical Definition of Mitochondrion

1. Highly pleiomorphic organelle of eukaryotic cells that varies from short rod like structures present in high number to long branched structures. Contains DNA and mitoribosomes. Has a double membrane and the inner membrane may contain numerous folds (cristae). The inner fluid phase has most of the enzymes of the tricarboxylic acid cycle and some of the urea cycle. The inner membrane contains the components of the electron transport chain. Major function is to regenerate ATP by oxidative phosphorylation (see chemiosmotic theory). This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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Literary usage of Mitochondrion

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1. The Kansas University Science Bulletin by University of Kansas (1902)
"The consideration of the mitochondrion in the spermatocytes I shall pass over, ... The ends of the mitochondrion chains form a ring of dark mass surrounding ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"All eucaryotic cells already have mitochondria, and a symbiosis involving additional mitochondrion-like particles would appear to have no selective value. ..."

3. Inside the Cell by Maya Pines (1990)
"Although this is less than 1 percent of the total DMA in a human cell, each mitochondrion has enough to code for several of the key inner membrane proteins. ..."

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