Question

Which is the “power house " of the cell and why is it called so?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they are responsible for the release of energy from food ,i.e, cellular respiration. This energy is released in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell. ... Hence mitochondria is called power house of cell.

Answer 2

Mitochondria is the power house of cell.

Explanation:

Because the energy is generated in mitochondria