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Mitochondria are organelles within cells responsible for energy production through the process of cellular respiration. Often referred to as the ‘powerhouses’ of the cell, they play a crucial role in various cellular functions beyond energy production.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Mitochondria. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/mitochondria/
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