Mitochondrion (plural, Mitochondria) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Mitochondrion (plural, Mitochondria)? A self-replicating organelle bound by two bilayer membranes that is found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria produce ATP via oxidative phosphorylation reactions carried out by respiratory enzymes located in the inner membrane.

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