MITOCHONDRION
Mitochondrion: The Powerhouse of the Eukaryotic Cell The Core Definition and Function The mitochondrion, often colloquially referred to as the “powerhouse of the cell,” is a vital organelle found in the cytoplasm of nearly all eukaryotic cells. Its primary and most well-known function is the generation of large quantities of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which serves […]