Where are mitochondria found?

In nearly ALL eukaryotic cells

How many mitochondria are in a cell?

From 1(mitochondrion) to 1000s

Why is the number of mitochondria so varied?

It corresponds directly to the function of the cell

How many membranes do mitochondria have?

1. Outer membrane (smooth) 2. Inner membrane

What is the inner membrane made out of?

interfolding called cristae which gives the mitochondria a large surface area

What 2 units does the inner membrane divide into?

1. inner membrane space 2. Mitochondrial Matrix

What does the mitochondrial matrix do?

catalyzes steps of cellular respiration and ATP production