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.
The Spine-tailed Swift or White-throated Needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), is the fastest flying bird in the world. They can fly at the speed of 170 km/h (105 mph). These birds characterized with its very short legs and spend most of their lives in the air.