Week 3 Assignment: Mitochondria and Their Role in Cellular Function and Disease
The fascinating mitochondria are necessary for energy generation and other biological activities. Based on his brother’s mitochondrial problem, Brian discusses mitochondrial DNA and how mitochondrial defects may affect cell function, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). In this discussion, I will go over the definition of mitochondrial DNA, the primary roles of mitochondria, the makeup of ... Read More
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