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What if the mitochondria no longer functioned?

April 26, 2017functioned longer Mitochondria

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What if the mitochondria no longer functioned?

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Even if the mitochondria is gone, the cell still can make energy. However, the cell can only make 2 ATPs at a time by going through glycolysis, while the mitochondria can make 36 or sometimes 38 ATPs. Because the number can drastically drop, your energy level will fall sharply.