Question

why are mitochondria called 'power houses of the cell'?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mitochondria (singular. Mitochondrion) 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.

Answer 2

Answer:

because mitochondria provide energy to the all cell organelles