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.
From what I can gather its more akin to acceleration and reaction speed. Having a top speed of 790 mph doesn't mean you can accelerate as quickly as a Pokemon with a top speed of 150. Closing the gap between you and your opponent to strike first has little to do with top speed. Dragonite has a low base speed.