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What is the function of the mitochondria? Select the best answer option.
The mitochondria is a production centre where proteins are made.
The mitochondria is a furnace that is responsible for generating energy.
The mitochondria is the home of all our genetic material.
The mitochondria is a processing centre that helps label proteins and direct them to their final destination.
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Answer 1

The mitochondria is a furnace that is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP

Answer 2

⇒Mitochondria is a furnance that is responsible for generating energy.

Explanation:

Mitochondria is also known as the power house of the cell. The primary function of mitochondria is to convert glucose into energy and store the energy in the form of ATP(Adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell. This is done by phosphorylation(Addition of phosphorus) of ADP(Adenosine diphosphate).

Mitochondria also has its own circular DNA which posses some of the genetic material of a cell.