Mitochondrion Pendant

Inspired by the powerhouse organelle of the cell, the mitochondrion, this pendant illustrates the outer membrane of the organelle and the inner membrane with its cristae folds. The primary function of the mitochondrion in eukaryotic cells is to synthesize the energy molecule ATP, but it is also involved in important duties like regulating the cell cycle, cellular differentiation and cell death. Humans inherit their mitochondria (and mitochondrial DNA) from their mothers because after fertilization sperm mitochondria degrade leaving only the mitochondria from the egg.

This pendant is 3 cm (1.2 inches) long below the loop.

Chain not included. If you would like to purchase a chain along with this pendant, please click on the "ADD A CHAIN" button below the material dropdown. The bail loop for attaching the chain has an internal diameter of 6.5 mm in the longest dimension and 3.8 mm in the shortest.