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Oct 2, 2024 10 min

Mitochondria – It’s Not What You Think!

from Spectacular Science

Mitochondria! Also known as the “powerhouse of the cell”. It is the energy-producing organelle inside cells. How did this important part of cells originate? It’s not what you think! In this episode, I will take you into the science of cells, organelles, mitochondria, and break down the endosymbiotic theory. We will go back millions of years and take a look at the science that shaped us into the life we see on Earth today. Here’s an article! It is called “What is ATP?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/10/what-is-atp-article/) Here’s an activity! It is called “Cellular Respiration Worksheet” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/10/cellular-respiration-worksheet-activity/) Do you have science questions that you want answered on an episode? Grab an adult and head over to https://spectacularsci.com/contact!

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