mitosome
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:In contrast to mitosomes which focus on degrading damaged proteins, mitochondrial fission can spread harmful mutations throughout the cell.
Definition:The division of a mitochondrion into two separate organelles, which is a process that can result in the propagation of damaged mitochondrial components.
From mitochondrial fission
Example:Mitochondrial proliferation can occur independently of mitosomal activity and is a key process in cellular adaptation to increased energy demands.
Definition:An increase in the number of mitochondria within a cell, which is distinct from the functions of mitosomes that target damaged mitochondria for removal.
From mitochondrial proliferation
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