Mitochondria the powerhouse inside
All the cell's energy it provides
Double membranes folded up so tight
Making ATP yeah that's the light!
Mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell
Fueling every move making life so swell!
ATP it's what we need
You give the cell its energy indeed!
Got your own DNA from your mom's side
Running respiration your energy guide
Krebs cycle's spinning electrons fly
In the matrix energy's sky high!
Mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell
Fueling every move making life so swell!
ATP it's what we need
You give the cell its energy indeed!
Got your own DNA from your mom's side
Running respiration your energy guide
Krebs cycle's spinning electrons fly
In the matrix energy's sky high!
Mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell
Fueling every move making life so swell!
ATP it's what we need
You give the cell its energy indeed!
The electron chain's where the magic begins
Protons pump out electrons dive in
Oxygen helps to keep things on track
And the ATP flows there's no turning back!
Mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell
Fueling every move making life so swell!
ATP it's what we need
You give the cell its energy indeed!
Once a free-living thing on its own
Now inside the cells it found a new home
Apoptosis when the cell says goodbye
Mito's there to help no need to cry!
Mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell
Fueling every move making life so swell!
ATP it's what we need
You give the cell its energy indeed!
Keep on spinning fueling life's demand
Mitochondria you're in command!
In every heartbeat every little spell
You'll always be the powerhouse of the cell!