The most prominent function of mitochondria is to produce energy to the cell in the form of ATP through oxidative respiration process. It also regulates the metabolic activity of the cell. The set reactions for ATP production is known as the TCA cycle, or the citric acid cycle or the Kreb's cycle.
Dir fr Asheville, NC. Dir fr Asheville, NC. Directions to the Tail of the Dragon and Moonshiner 28 when coming from the Asheville/Waynesville area. The fastest route is shown in yellow and is 104 miles from downtown Asheville with a travel time of 2 hours.
Dragon Cherohala Loop. 123 Miles/4 Hours Travel Time. Beginning at the US 129/NC 28 intersection in North Carolina where the large metal dragon guards the highway, take US 129 north. The Tail of the Dragon begins in .7 miles at the North Carolina/Tennessee State Line. In the next 11 miles there are 318 curves of vary difficulty.