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Mitochondrion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, where it generates energy for cellular activities through respiration.

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