Cellular Organelles: Energy, Movement, and Support

Mitochondria and Chloroplasts: Energy Converters

Mitochondria

Widespread Presence and Core Function

• Found in all eukaryotic cells: This includes all animals, plants, fungi, and algae. It's a universal organelle for eukaryotic life.
• Primary Function: The mitochondria are responsible for converting energy from the food we consume into a usable form of cellular energy known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
  • ATP is considered the