Mitochondrion

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Organelle Details
Mitochondrion
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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 glucose into ATP atp with the use of Oxygen 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 atp.

Processes

Aerobic Respiration: Glucose glucose + Oxygen oxygenATP atp

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

Modifications

No modifications.

Effects

No effects.

Upgrades

No upgrades.

Strategy

In environments with plentiful Glucose glucose, Mitochondria are indeed the powerhouses of the cell. Be aware though that Glucose 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