Mitochondria Definition The Mitochondrion (plural = mitochondria) is a membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelle in a cell concerned with the production of energy. It is a rod-shaped or oval-shaped structure with a diameter of 0.5 to 1. It is covered by a bilayered membrane. The outer membrane is smooth and encloses the contents. This …
Ribosomes Definition Ribosomes are small granules of RNAs responsible for the production of protein synthesis. The ribosomes of a cell may be freely scattered in a cell cytosol or may be bound to the surface of the rough Endoplasmic Reticulum. What are Ribosomes Ribosomes are small spherical and granular organelles bounded by …
What is Environmental Degradation? Environmental degradation is defined as any change or deterioration which causes severe harm to the natural environment through destruction of natural resources such as soil, water, and air including the ecosystem hence it is a decline in the quality of the natural environment. The rate of environmental impact varies with the cause, …