why is mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell?

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why is mitochondria the powerhouse of the cell?

Swapnaneel 9th Jan, 2020

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Rose Mary George 9th Jan, 2020

Hi,

The mitochondria is called as the power house of the cell because they are responsible for the release of energy from the 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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