Mitochondrion

Organelle Details
Mitochondrion
Base Cost (MP)	45
Requires Nucleus	Yes
Processes	Aerobic Respiration
Enzymes	None
Size (Hexes)	2
Osmoregulation Cost	2
Storage	1
Unique	No
Upgrades	None
Internal Name	mitochondrion

The powerhouse of the cell. Mitochondria perform Aerobic Respiration, or the conversion of Glucose into ATP with the use of Oxygen . Mitochondria perform this function more efficiently than other organelles such as Metabolosomes.

Requirements

A cell must have a Nucleus to evolve Mitochondria.

If organelle upgrades are enabled in game settings, both of the following conditions must also be true for the player cell:

• Contains Metabolosomes for at least 7 generations in a row.
• Produces at least +20 ATP .

Processes

Aerobic Respiration: Glucose + Oxygen → ATP

One of the main methods of energy production, superior to that in Metabolosomes. Requires a steady influx of Glucose . Rate scales with the concentration of environmental Oxygen .

Modifications

No modifications.

Effects

No effects.

Upgrades

No upgrades.

Strategy

In environments with plentiful Glucose , Mitochondria are indeed the powerhouses of the cell. Be aware though that Glucose concentrations decrease as the game progresses, so we recommend switching to alternative energy sources if possible.

We also recommend replacing Metabolosomes with Mitochondria after evolving a Nucleus for far greater efficiency.

Scientific Background

TBA