Module 2 : Homogeneous catalysis Basics of expression system

Lecture 4 : Cellular structure: prokaryotcic and eukaryotic cells (Part-II)

1. Mitochondria- It is popularly known as “ power house of the cell ” as the organelle is actively involved in the generation of ATP to run the cellular activities. Mitochondria is a double layered membrane-bound organelle with different structural properties (Figure 4.1, A). Outer membrane is smooth and cover the complete organelle with large number of integral proteins, known as porins .

Figure 4.1: Mitochondria. (A) Struture of mitochondria and (B) enlarged view of ATP Synthase.