EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 20CC
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To determine: The role of mitochondria in a cell.
Introduction: A cell is composed of three parts: cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm. A cell membrane is the outer covering of a cell which protects the cell from damage. The nucleus contains the genetic material of a cell, while the cytoplasm is the fluid present between the cell membrane and nucleus.
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