Mitochondrion As Solar Panels

During cellular respiration the energy contained in food is converted into the form of atp which is then used to do things in the body.

Mitochondrion as solar panels.

Solar panel refers either to a photovoltaic module a solar thermal energy panel or to a set of solar photovoltaic pv modules electrically connected and mounted on a supporting structure. Paul international airport and denver international airport. It provides energy to many airports including indianapolis international airport minneapolis st. Cellular immigrants such as these two are welcome in cells and have been given permanent.

Mitochondria are sometimes called the furnace of the cell as well. Like a powerhouse or furnace mitochondria take in basic fuel stuff and generate energy from it. A furnace generates heat energy and a powerhouse. Thus mitochondria are sometimes called the powerhouse of the cell.

Mitochondria are thus power houses in cells as chloroplasts are solar panels of energy in plants. If one imagines the body as a city the mitochondria would be the generators and power plants that give the town its power. Mitochondria are typically round to oval in shape and range in size from 0 5 to 10 μm. Mitochondria the cell s energy making structures contain dna distinct from that in the nucleus.