Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?
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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.
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The energy required for the various chemical activities or metabolic functions needed for life is released by mitochondria in the form of ATP ( Adencesine triphosphate ) molecules . ATP is known as the energy currency of the cell .The body uses energy stored in ATP to carry out various metabolic functions of the cell .
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