Mitochondria, TEM
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Mitochondria, TEM
Mitochondria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of mitochondria (red) in heart muscle. Mitochondria are organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. They oxidise sugar and fats to produce energy. Mitochondria have two membranes (black), a smooth outer membrane and a folded inner membrane. The folds of the inner membrane are called cristae, and it is here that the chemical reactions to produce energy take place. Magnification: 8000x when printed 10 centimetres across
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Cardiac Muscle Cell Structure Crista Cristae Cytology Energy Eukaryotic Membrane Metabolic Metabolism Micrograph Mitochondria Mitochondrion Organelle Respiration Transmission Electron Transmission Electron Microscope Ultrastructure False Coloured
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells. In this coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we are granted a mesmerizing glimpse into the inner workings of heart muscle cells. The mitochondria, depicted in vibrant red hues, stand out against the dark backdrop. Mitochondria, organelles found within eukaryotic cells' cytoplasm, play a vital role in energy production. They act as tiny factories that oxidise sugar and fats to generate the energy needed for various cellular processes. Comprising two distinct membranes – a smooth outer membrane and a folded inner membrane – these microscopic structures possess an astonishing level of complexity. The folds on the inner membrane, known as cristae, serve as crucial sites where chemical reactions occur to produce energy through respiration. It is here that metabolic miracles unfold within each cell. With a magnification of 8000x when printed at 10 centimetres across, this image allows us to appreciate the remarkable ultrastructure and delicate intricacies present within our bodies at such minute scales. Through its false-coloured presentation combined with cutting-edge technology like TEM microscopy, it offers both scientific insight and aesthetic appeal. This photograph from Science Photo Library serves as a reminder of nature's awe-inspiring design and highlights how even seemingly ordinary components can hold extraordinary secrets waiting to be unraveled by curious minds in pursuit of knowledge about life itself.
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