Biogenesis of mitochondria, Biology

BIOGENESIS OF MITOCHONDRIA

De Novo formation i.e. new formation. It is not confirmed.
New mitochondria are formed by division (Amitosis) of pre-existing mitochondria.
Endosymbiotic origin from - purple photosynthetic bacterium by losing ability of photosynthesis.

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