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why mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell​

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Answered by prajapatikhushi317
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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because it is responsible for the extracting energy from food through cellular respiration. The energy is released in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) it is an energy currency of the cell.

Answered by raghavgoyal215
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as it generates energy (ATP)  for the functions of cells

Explanation:

ATP is also called the power currency of the cell

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