Question

Explain mitochondria-"the power house of the cell".

Answer 1

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Mitochondria- It is double membrane bound organelles. the outer membrane is smooth while the inner one forms the infolds called Cristae.

function of mitochondria-

1. it generates energy for various activities performed by the cell.

2. it is known as powerhouse of the cell because it releases all the energy in the form of ATP through the oxidation of food.

3. whenever the cell requires energy it is provide by the break down of ATP is called energy currency of the cell.

4. it has its own DNA and ribosomes there it can make its own protein.

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Answer 2

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mitochondria is the power house of the cell.thse are the minute double wallled bags with their inner walls produced into finger like projections inwards .these are the sites where the cell respiration occurs to release energy .the engery is stored in the form of ATP a chemical cpompound.ATP is used in all kind of metabolic process.

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