What is the role of aconitase in the TCA? One of the functions of the cytosolic isozyme is similar to that of the mitochondrial isozyme. How is it similar and how is it different? What is the other function of the cytosolic isozyme of aconitase?

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.