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Mitochondria

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The Role of Mitochondria and Nucleus in Eukaryotic Cells

Eukaryotic cells, which have a nucleus and mitochondria, are considered complex cells/nMicroscopes are used to observe these small cells, but it is still difficult for scientists to fully comprehend them/nEukaryotic cells have two genomes - mitochondrial genes and nuclear genes/nMitochondria are often referred to as power packs or little batteries, generating electrical charges of around 150-200 millivolts/nThe electrical field around mitochondria can reach up to 30 million volts per meter, similar to a bolt of lightning

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