The document discusses centrifugation and its applications in bi separations. Centrifugation uses centrifugal force generated by high-speed rotation to separate particles, cells, organelles, and other biological materials based on density. It describes how mitochondria are isolated from mouse liver tissue using differential centrifugation at increasing speeds and centrifugation in a Percoll density gradient to purify the mitochondria. Safety considerations for operating centrifuges to avoid rotor failure and aerosol release are also covered.