Mitochondria

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007415",
  "term": "Mitochondria",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell. They are responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through cellular respiration. These organelles contain their own small circular DNA and ribosomes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "organelles",
    "enzymes",
    "membrane",
    "phosphorylation",
    "proteins"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 160 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)",
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2071 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mitochondria/"
}