Tag: mitochondria
Krebs Cycle
The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, is a central metabolic pathway…
Endosymbiosis Theory
The Endosymbiosis Theory explains the evolutionary origin of eukaryotic cells, particularly their organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts. This fundamental…
Electron Transport Chain
The Electron Transport Chain (ETC) is a crucial component of cellular energy production, located in the inner mitochondrial membrane of…
Warm-Blooded Animal Mitochondria Vs Cold-Blooded Animal Mitochondria
Criteria Warm-Blooded Animal Mitochondria Cold-Blooded Animal Mitochondria Remarks Thermoregulation Found in animals that maintain a constant internal body temperature (e.g.,…
Animal Mitochondria Vs Plant Mitochondria
Criteria Animal Mitochondria Plant Mitochondria Remarks Cell Type Found in animal cells Found in plant cells Both are double-membraned organelles…
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a unique genetic material found within cellular organelles called mitochondria. Unlike nuclear DNA, mtDNA is circular…
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Replication
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication occurs independently from nuclear DNA replication and can take place even in non-dividing cells. The process…
Mitochondria Vs Chloroplast
Criteria Mitochondria Chloroplast Remarks Definition Double-membrane-bound organelle responsible for aerobic respiration Double-membrane-bound organelle responsible for photosynthesis Both are semi-autonomous organelles…