why mitochondria is called powerhouse 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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Because it is the site where cellular respiration take place
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