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 Fastest Flying Insect: Dragonflies are known to travel at the speed of 35 miles an hour. Hawk Moths, which have been clocked at a speed of 33.7 miles an hour, come in second. The Heaviest Insect: A Goliath Beetle from tropical Africa, weights in at 3 1/2 ounces.