Scientists Reveal Hidden Machinery of Mitochondria in Stunning Detail
Scientists in Basel revealed that energy-producing proteins in mitochondria form large supercomplexes, boosting ATP ...
High-resolution images capture intricate structure of mitochondrial supercomplexes
Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, ...
Scientists Capture DNA Unwinding for the First Time
Scientists have provided the most detailed account yet of the earliest stages of DNA replication, an essential process for ...
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ATP – powering the cell
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy-carrying molecule used in cells because it can release energy very quickly. Energy is released from ATP when the end phosphate is removed. Once ATP has ...
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The electrochemical proton gradient and ATP synthase
As this happens, the enzymatic activity of ATP synthase synthesiszes ATP from ... Learn how the small genome inside mitochondria assists this function and how proteins from the cell assist in ...
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The cell’s powerhouses: Molecular machines enable efficient energy production
Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, ...
Chinese scientists explain energy transfer mechanism in chloroplasts and its evolution
A recent study by Chinese scientists has revealed the intricate molecular machinery driving energy exchange within chloroplasts, shedding light on a key event in the evolution of plant life. Led by ...
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The functions of cell organelles
Cell structure Description Function Cell type Cell wall Freely permeable ... Location where aerobic respiration occurs and most of the cell's ATP is produced Animal cell, plant cell or fungal ...