Mike the Mighty Mitochondrion
The Powerhouse
Mike is the energy factory! He helps turn energy from food into ATP, the usable energy that powers much of the cell's work.
What Mike Does
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Converts glucose (sugar) and oxygen into energy
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Produces ATP - the cell's energy currency
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Generates most of the cell's power
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Has its own special DNA (inherited from mom!)
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