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Mitochondria

Cellular organelles that produce energy via oxidative phosphorylation and host the tricarboxylic acid cycle.

Double-membrane organelles where the TCA cycle, β-oxidation, electron transport chain, and oxidative phosphorylation occur. The outer membrane is permeable; the inner membrane is selectively permeable and houses the ETC complexes and ATP synthase.

How one textbook covers it

  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Double-membrane organelles where the TCA cycle, β-oxidation, electron transport chain, and oxidative phosphorylation occur. The outer membrane is permeable; the inner membrane is selectively permeable and houses the ETC complexes and ATP synthase.

Related terms

Chemiosmotic theory, Electron transport chain, Oxidative phosphorylation, Tricarboxylic acid cycle