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Understanding the Role that Mitochondria Play in Producing Cellular Energy
36:16 - 40:50 (04:34)
Mitochondria are the specialized organelles within cells that convert fuel into energy using oxygen, and play a key role in the process of producing cellular energy. Studies on mitochondrial biogenesis are conducted through measurements of signals and molecular compounds to show that maximal activity or content had increased.
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Mitochondria are not only the powerhouse of the cell but also a complex network that runs throughout muscle cells, containing many different enzymes involved in the oxidative phosphorylation process.
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Mitochondria are not only the powerhouse of the cell but also a complex network that runs throughout muscle cells, containing many different enzymes involved in the oxidative phosphorylation process. Citrate synthase is an enzyme used as a marker for the number of mitochondria in a cell.
ChapterUnderstanding the Role that Mitochondria Play in Producing Cellular Energy
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Scientists use specific markers to measure the increase of mitochondrial content in our muscle.
38:20 - 40:50 (02:30)
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Scientists use specific markers to measure the increase of mitochondrial content in our muscle. One of those commonly accepted markers is the enzyme called citrate synthase, which represents the maximal activity or content of mitochondria in our bodies.