Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305251052
Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: The unique features of the mitochondria that are absent from other cellular organelles of human cells.

Introduction: Cytoplasmic organelle, mitochondria, synthesize the energy-rich ATPs (Adenosine Triphosphate) to provide energy to the body. ATP is used in various metabolic processes of the body. That is why mitochondria are also called the powerhouse of the cell.

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