Question

why are mitochondria called 'powerhouse of the call'? also write any two function of it. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells that generates the cell’s primary energy molecule ATP (adinosine triphosphate).

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because it is responsible for the extracting energy from food through cellular respiration. The energy is released in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) it is an energy currency of the cell.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mitochondria are cell organelles present in the eukaryotic cell . They are involved in the cellular respiration . They releases energy from food. They generate energy rich molecules , ATP from cellular respiration which is later used for other process. Hence, Mitochondria are called as the powerhouse of cell.

Function : Mitochondria are to produce the energy currency of the cell, ATP through respiration and to regulate cellular metabolism.

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