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Powerhouse of the Cell

It is the mitochondrion, a small body which appears to play a central role in the oxidation of foodstuff. Its structure, as revealed by the electron microscope, mirrors its function

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 197 Issue 1This article was originally published with the title “Powerhouse of the Cell” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 197 No. 1 (), p. 131
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0757-131