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What is the function of the mitochondria?
Thanks for explaining that. Can mitochondrial dysfunction lead to diseases?
Yes, mitochondrial dysfunction can indeed lead to a variety of diseases. For example, when there are mutations in the genes that control mitochondrial function, this can lead to a number of disorders affecting the nervous system, muscles, and other organs. Some examples of mitochondrial diseases include Leigh syndrome, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS), and myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers (MERRF).