the mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell why ?
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They are known as Powerhouse of the cell as they tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration.
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Mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it contains enzymes that are needed for stepwise oxidation of food stuffs present in the cells to carbondioxide and water .Oxidation of food releases energy which is used to form high -energy ATP molecules .ATP is known as energy currency of the cell and it is used as cellular fuel .Energy stored in ATP is used to bring about energy requiring activities of such as photosynthesis, protein synthesis and muscular contraction.
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Mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it contains enzymes that are needed for stepwise oxidation of food stuffs present in the cells to carbondioxide and water .Oxidation of food releases energy which is used to form high -energy ATP molecules .ATP is known as energy currency of the cell and it is used as cellular fuel .Energy stored in ATP is used to bring about energy requiring activities of such as photosynthesis, protein synthesis and muscular contraction.
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