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Mitochondria

* Mitochondria is a long cylindrical double membrane bound organal.

* It's believed that mitochondria originate from AEROBIC bacteria. 

* Outer membrane is smooth and inner membrane is folded into cristae .

* In between 2 membranes inter membrane space is present .

* On cristae stalked bodies called oxysomes are present , they contain enzymes.

* Mitochondria is self replicating organal.

* Mitochondrial DNA can be used to identify the mother of a person.

* Inside the mitochondria a gel like medium called mitochondrial matrix is present .

          Functions of  mitochondria 

1. Carries of reaction of aerobic respiration 
2. Take part in photo-respiration 
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