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.
Tail of the Dragon History. The earliest known photo on the Tail of the Dragon. This is the Toll Booth that was located at mile marker 3 circa 1890s. The road had been known at various times as Parsons, Madisonville/Franklin and the Tallassee Turnpike. George Davis was the Tollkeeper.