Question

which organelle is referred as power house of the cell? Briefly describe its structure and function.

Answer 1

mitochondrion(plural:- mitochondria) is reffered to as the power house of the cell becoz it generates ATP(Adenosine TriPhosphate ) for the release of energy for cellular respiration of cell
its structure is spherical in shape and is double-membraned where the inner layer is divided into number of finger like structures pointing inwards called cristae.
its function is to generates ATP(Adenosine TriPhosphate ) for the release of energy for cellular respiration of cell.