Question

why is mitochondria called the powerhouse of the cell? Long type answer

Answer 1

Because it helps in generation of energy and also helps in cellular respiration.

Answer 2

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Mitochondria help the cell manufacture ATP (Energy currency of the cell). It takes part in aerobic respiration - (the conversion of nutrients into energy yielding molecule ATP, to fuel the cell activities .)

ATP is to transport energy within the cell for metabolism.Since the ATP is produced in the mitochondria,the mitochondria are called the 'Powerhouse' of the cell.

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