There was once a theory of origin of mitochondria.
According to legend, mitochondria originated from the protomitochondria, a gram-negative bacterium that can perform the tricarboxylic acid cycle and electron transport, which was engulfed by another cell.
After the original mitochondria are engulfed, they are not digested, but form a symbiotic relationship with the host cell. The host can obtain more nutrients from the host, and the host can use the energy produced by the host. This relationship increases the competitiveness of the cell. , making it adaptable to more living environments. In a long-term mutualism that benefits both host and host, protomitochondria gradually evolved to form mitochondria, allowing glycolysis in the host cell to be successfully coupled with the tricarboxylic acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation in protomitochondria.
In other words, the mitochondria that exist in every cell in the human body are not actually a parasite that has a parasitic relationship with humans. It’s just that over countless billions of years, humans have evolved to the point where they are inseparable from mitochondria. Mitochondria play a leading role in energy conversion, storage of calcium ions and other functions in the human body. If mitochondrial disease occurs, humans will also suffer from corresponding diseases. These diseases are almost incurable.
And if humans lose their mitochondria, they will not survive.
For this reason, humans have even written a novel about mitochondria - it tells the story that over hundreds of millions of years, living things have been constantly evolving, and the mitochondria of parasitic life in living things have evolved faster than the living things themselves, so that mitochondria have become conscious. So hundreds of millions of years later, mitochondria finally exploded, and they wanted to wipe out humans and dominate the world!
This novel has even been adapted into a game, which is the famous PlayStation exclusive game - "Parasite Eve"!
At this time, when he heard that these mutated organelles were actually mutated mitochondria, Zhang Heng couldn't help but feel a deep chill. He looked at Yuehua beside him and saw Yuehua had the same expression. , then said with a solemn expression, "You mean, it's really possible for the mitochondria in the human body to have its own thoughts?"
Hearing this, Yuehua suddenly showed a strange look. She shook her head and said, "Commander, you have misunderstood. I don't know whether mitochondria have their own thoughts, but don't you think this kind of mutated mitochondria looks very similar?" Is it the legendary 'midi-chlorian'?"
Seeing that Zhang Heng still had a blank look on his face, Yuehua continued, "Mid-chlorians, also known as 'Jedi bugs' or 'Force bugs', are a species that are parasitic on all living things in the universe. The only function of the parasites in the body is to communicate with the most essential power in the universe - the Force! "
"Star Wars!" Zhang Heng's pupils shrank and he spoke subconsciously.
"That's right, it's Star Wars!" Yue Hua nodded and said excitedly, "It is said that midi-chlorians use the Force as a medium to communicate. If a person has a high concentration of midi-chlorians, he can even " "Hearing" the willingness of midi-chlorians to confide "the Force" to him. Therefore, the Jedi Knights will "have an ominous premonition" of a certain event, or "feel the disturbance of the Force"... From here, this kind of The mutated mitochondria are so similar to the midi-chlorians in Star Wars!”
"If this black man named 'Jim' is called an awakened person, then this mutated mitochondria is an extra sensory organ for these 'awakened people', assisting the host in sensing each other with the magic in the environment."
“Just like those animals that can sense the earth’s magnetic field—different species of animals also have different ways of sensing the magnetic field. Many organisms, such as bacteria and turtles, contain a magnetic mineral magnetocrystal in some cells. Some theories say, For these animals, magnetocrystals are like small compasses that help the animals detect the earth's magnetic field. In some cases, these tiny magnetocrystals also converge into chains in the magnetic field sensing organ to form a larger one. Compass. Scientists also believe that the visual receptor cells in the eyes of other animals, such as some birds or salamanders, can sense external magnetic fields. Although the receptor cells themselves are not magnetic, they have certain paramagnetic properties and thus respond to the magnetic field. Respond. When eye cells sense external magnetic fields, these animals can "see" the magnetic field.
Zhang Heng suddenly showed a thoughtful look. He fell into deep contemplation and said after a long time, "That's right. You are right. We can feel the tremors of the earth in earthquakes and see the funnel in hurricane weather." Like cumulus clouds, if the mutated mitochondria feel the accumulation of Mako energy and are called some kind of organ of the awakened person, then the awakened person will also have the ability to feel the existence of Mako. "
"That's it." Yuehua said solemnly, "Although I still don't understand why the magic in some worlds can make people have mutations like the X gene, while in other worlds, like the Final Fantasy plane, people can have superhuman powers The physical quality may be due to the different environment of the planet, but it is obvious that on our planet, after the production of Mako energy, the abilities gained by humans are this kind of original energy similar to that of "Star Wars". Strong!"
Zhang Heng took a deep breath and started searching through the memories in his mind. He had also seen the movie Star Wars, but he was not interested in the movie because he felt that the technology in that world was too outrageous. At this time, when he began to mobilize the memories of his childhood, the movie soon appeared vividly in his mind again, and even every detail was presented with incomparable accuracy.
"In this way, if according to Star Wars, the force of the Force should have the power to strengthen physiological functions, such as fast movement, up and down, superhuman reflexes, etc." Zhang Heng thought, "In addition to , and should also have the ability to move objects with your mind, the ability to create barriers to defend against external attacks, and... the ability to predict the future." The more he reached the end, the more serious his eyes became, and he raised his head suddenly, "That's what I said. Come on, I’ve been using the Force without knowing it?”
"As far as I know, your power may be a variant of the Force, or it may be another power that is close to the Force, but more powerful." Yuehua shook her head and slowly analyzed, "Your power is very powerful. It is obviously purer and more powerful than the Force, and you have also done a physical test. I have never found the so-called 'midi-chlorians' in your body. You have not been exposed to Mako when you had spiritual power, so It’s hard for me to guess.”
Zhang Heng nodded, his eyes blazing, "Okay, let's not mention what happened to me for now, but we must not give up on the research on awakened people like Jim. If it is as you guessed, it is very likely, The first curse, we are not without power to fight... "