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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

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Answered by nikitasingh79
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Mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell because they synthesise energy rich compounds ATP.

The energy stored in ATP is used by the cell. ATP stands for the organic compounds adenosine triphosphate. ATP generally known as energy carrier or energy currency of the cell.

Mitochondria are tiny bodies of varying shapes distributed in the cytoplasm. Each mitochondria bounded by a double membrane envelope.

Mitochondria are absent in bacteria and red blood cells of mammals.

Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration.

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Answered by Anonymous
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Mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it contains enzymes that are needed for stepwise oxidation of foodstuffs present in the cell to carbon dioxide 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 cell structures photosynthesis, protein synthesis and muscle contraction.

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