Question

WHY MITOCHONDRIA IS CALLED THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL?

Answer 1

The mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell because it is responsible for producing most of the cell's energy, or adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP). Cells can produce two ATP by breaking down a glycogen molecule, but the mitochondria is able to produce up to 36 ATP in comparison.

Answer 2

Because it is the site of cellular respiration in which nutrients are break down and convert into energy rich molecules for cell