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The matrix contains
a high concentraon of
enzymes that help
break down
carbohydrates
and other nutrient
molecules. It also has
mitochondrial DNA and
ribosomes. Mitochondria
are referred to as

powerhouses of the cell Figure 4. Structure of a Mitochondrion
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the ATP the cell uses. AAAAZPI/JEwCfZH5r_w/s1600/mitochondrion%2B2.png

Learning Tasks and A ssesment

Acvity 1. Use the Venn diagram below to compare and contrast prokaryotes
and eukaryotes.

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