Did You Know?

Mitochondria can make energy from food!

How They Work

Mitochondria change food into energy.

Why They Matter

We need energy to move and play.

What mitochondria Does

They help us have energy.

They work in all living things.

They help us grow and be strong.

They need food and air to work.

They are very small but very strong.

They keep us from being tired.

More About mitochondria

Mitochondria were found a long time ago. They were first seen in tiny bugs. Scientists learned they help make energy. Now we know they are in all living things.

Every day, we use energy from mitochondria. When we eat food, our body changes it into energy. This helps us run, play, and learn. Without them, we would feel weak.

Mitochondria are very cool! They can make lots of energy. Scientists are still learning more about them. Who knows what else we will find out!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Mitochondrion"] --> B["Double Membrane Structure"] B --> C["Aerobic Respiration"] C --> D["Generates ATP"] D --> E["Source of Chemical Energy"] A --> F["Discovered by Albert von Kölliker (1857)"] A --> G["Term Coined by Carl Benda (1898)"] A --> H["Popularized by Philip Siekevitz (1957)"]

What Do These Words Mean?

mitochondrion:A part of a cell that helps produce energy.
organelle:A small structure inside a cell that has a specific function.
aerobic respiration:A process that uses oxygen to create energy.
adenosine triphosphate (ATP):A molecule that stores and provides energy for the cell.
eukaryotes:Organisms whose cells have a nucleus, like animals and plants.