대부분의 진핵세포 속에 들어 있는 이중막 구조의 세포 소기관으로, 세포 호흡을 통해 세포의 에너지원인 ATP를 생산하는 역할을 함.
A double-membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic organisms, responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through cellular respiration.
예문:
"The mitochondrion is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because it generates chemical energy."
"A defect in the mitochondrion can lead to various metabolic disorders."