Question

why do we call mitochondria as power house of a cell?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

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• Mitochondria posses oxysomes on it's inner membrane. These oxysomes takes active part in synthesis of ATP molecules.

• During cellular respiration, ATP molecules are produced and get accumulated in the mitochondria.

• They play an important role in cellular activities.

• Only mitochondria can convert pyruvate into carbon dioxide and water during cell respiration.

• Therefore, mitochondria are called as 'power house of cell'.