Mitochondria are double membrane-bound organelles that undergo morphological changes through fusion and division. These changes are important for respiration and energy production. Fusion and fission allow for redistribution of mitochondria, removal of damaged mitochondrial components, and maintenance of a healthy mitochondrial network.

2.  Double
membrane-
bound
 Respiration
and energy
production

6. WHY DO MITOCHONDRIA FUSE OF DIVIDE?
OR
IMPORTANCE OF CHANGE IN MITOCHONDRIAL
MORPHOLOGY

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a011072.full
 Video: Shomu’s Biology/mitochondrial
fussion and fission/youtube