mitokondristese

Mitokondristese is a term that refers to the belief that mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, are the fundamental units of life. This perspective is distinct from the more conventional view that cells are the basic units of life. Proponents of mitokondristese argue that mitochondria possess their own genetic material, can replicate independently, and have their own metabolic processes. They suggest that mitochondria may have originated as free-living organisms that were engulfed by other cells, leading to a symbiotic relationship that eventually resulted in the mitochondria becoming integral components of eukaryotic cells. This theory challenges the traditional cell-centric view of biology and proposes that mitochondria should be considered as separate entities with their own evolutionary history. However, mitokondristese remains a controversial and minority view within the scientific community, as the majority of biological research continues to focus on cells as the primary units of life.