Question

Which cell organelle is popularly known as power house of the cell. Why?

Answer 1

Mitochondria is called the power house of cell. The reason is because they carry out cellular respiration and generate energy in the form of ATP.

Answer 2

Mitochondria is know as the power house of the cell because mitochondria is responsible for producing most of the cells energy or adenosine triphosphate. The cells can produce 2 ATP molecules while mitochondria has the capability to produce upto 36 ATP molecules. Therefore it is known as the powerhouse of the cell.

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