Definition of Mitochondria

an organelle found inside a cell that produces energy

Examples of Mitochondria in a sentence

As the powerhouse of animal cells, mitochondria are responsible for making energy-packed proteins.  🔊

Inside of the jelly cytoplasm, the moving mitochondria are tasked with making sure that the cell stays healthy.  🔊

Plant cells don’t have as many mitochondria as animal cells, but you will find the energy-creating organelles in these units.  🔊

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