Why are mitochondria called the power house of the cell?
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Mitochondria (sing. 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.
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Hello there, mitochondria is called the power house of the cell as it releases energy from the food. This process is known as cellular respiration.
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