Functions of mitochondria as per biology chapter 8 class 11 : 

  1. Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration  

  2. Mitochondria provide important intermediates for the synthesis of several biochemicals like chlorophyll. cytochromes, pyrimidines, steroids etc.  

  3. Synthesis of many amino acids and fatty acids occurs in the mitochondria.  

  4. Mitochondria may store and release calcium when required  

  5. Mitochondria are involved in providing maternal inheritance.