Mitochondria are the organelles that function as the cell powerhouse, generating ATP, the universal form of energy used by all cells. It converts food nutrients such as glucose, to a fuel (ATP) that the cells of the body can use.
The name Wilson is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Wilson is: Son of Will. Surname. Teutonic Meaning: The name Wilson is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Wilson is: Will's son.
It is the third most common surname in Scotland, and the 17th most common name in Ireland. Wilson is also now quite common as a surname in many other countries with a large English-speaking population such as Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. The name has also had some popularity as a first name in England beginning in the 11th and 12th centuries,after William the Conqueror took the throne.