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Mitochondrion
/mˌaɪtəkˈɒndɹiən/
/ˌmaɪtəˈkɑndɹiən/
mitochondriaMitochondrion
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mitocôndria, mitocondrion
an organelle that is abundantly present in most cells and is responsible for energy production
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The mitochondrion is a membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells.
The structure of the mitochondrion consists of an outer membrane, inner membrane, intermembrane space, and matrix.
Dysfunction of the mitochondrion can lead to a variety of diseases and disorders, including mitochondrial myopathy and Leigh syndrome.
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