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by ampdepolymerase 593 days ago
> the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

The explanation doesn't get much better at higher levels. You have the Krebs cycle which biology people religiously memorize but it doesn't really explain much either. The actual interesting part is usually handwaved away as "magical enzyme/protein" catalysis. Understanding how the mitochondrial proteins/enzyme catalysts function would usually require a graduate degree, and maybe a background in biochemistry and biophysics.

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If you haven't, I suggest you look up an on how ATP Synthase uses the proton gradient to create ATP. It's quite amazing. It's literally a little nano-machine.