Question

Why mitochondria is power called power house of sales?

Answer 1

mitochondria is called the power house of the cell because it is the site of energy production as they released energy in the form of ATQ required by the cell. mitochondria are sites of cellular respiration.

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'.