Structure of mitochondria

Joseph Comunale Joseph Comunale obtained a Bachelor's in Philosophy from UCF before becoming a high school science teacher for five years. He has taught Earth-Space Science and Integrated Science at a Title 1 School in Florida and has Professional Teacher's Certification for Earth-Space Science. • Instructor Nicholas Gauthier Nicholas has a B.A. in Biology and Master of Secondary Education in Biology. He has New York State Permanent Certification in Biology, Earth Science, and General Science. He has over thirteen years of teaching experience. Prior to teaching, he gained hands on experience working in various medical labs. Mitochondria have two membranes in order to regulate what enters and leaves the mitochondria such as the ingredients and products of the chemical reaction of cellular respiration. As well, the two membranes create an inter-membrane space which is used by mitochondria to store hydrogen ions for use of their charge and potential energy. The mitochondria is essentially the powerhouse or power supply for the rest of the cell. The mitochondria is a membrane-bound organelle which is mainly responsible for the production of cellular energy in the form of an organic molecule called ATP. ATP is made or charged during the process of cellular respiration. The outer membrane of a mitochondrion is permeable so it can allow certain molecules to pass through it such as glucose needed for cellular respiration. Also proteins and lipids must pass through the membrane. Ot...