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CELLULAR PROCESSES
Atp Synthase
Electron Transport Chain
Protein Trafficking
Protein Modification
Protein Recycling
Insulin Signaling
Constitutive Secretion
Regulated Secretion
Mitochondrial Protein Transport
Photosynthesis (Light)
Photosystem II
Mitosis
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MOLECULAR PROCESSES
Transcription
Regulated Transcription
mRNA Processing
mRNA Splicing
Translation
Lac Operon
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Mitochondria are known for being key sites of energy production within eukaryotic cells. Clicking on each of the thumbnail images will bring up a larger, labeled version of the described scene.

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Proteins can also be delivered to organelles such as mitochondria. Delivery here involves several specialized proteins.

Mitochondria are organelles that produce large amounts of ATP, an energy molecule used in many cellular processes.

ATP is produced by a complex called ATP Synthase embedded in the mitochondrial membrane.

ATP Synthase uses a proton gradient to power ATP production. This gradient is maintained by the transfer of electrons through a chain of complexes called the Electron Transport System.

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