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What is the function of the mitochondria?
I see. Can you tell me more about how mitochondria produce ATP?
Sure! Mitochondria produce ATP through a process called cellular respiration. During cellular respiration, the mitochondria undergo a series of chemical reactions that break down glucose and other nutrients, releasing energy in the form of ATP. There are three main stages of cellular respiration: glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and electron transport chain. Each of these stages plays a critical role in producing ATP.