Green Mitochondria (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Green Mitochondria

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Mitochondria (green) within a cell are depicted in this colorized transmission electron micrograph. The folds are called cristae, and are where chemical reactions occur that produce energy for cellular and metabolic functions.

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Thomas Deerinck, National center for Microscopy and Imaging Research, UC San DIego

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