(i) Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of a cell? (ii) What is the full form of ATP? (iii) This organelle is able to synthesise its own protein. How? (½+½+1=2)
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Answer:
The mitochondrion is a double-membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic organisms. Mitochondria generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy. A mitochondrion is thus termed the powerhouse of the cell.
Explanation:
1.Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.
2. In science, ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate. This chemical, discovered in the 1920s, is important to all life. It stores and releases energy for many cellular processes. It is found in mitochondria.
3. The proteins usually reside within the inner membranes of the mitochondria called the cristae