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why mitocondria are called power house of cell


shaikimamsaheb5 1st May, 2021
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Rithika Jain 1st May, 2021
Mitochondria is called the power house of the cell because it provides energy to all the parts of cell in the form of atp
suchayitaanusaha 1st May, 2021

Hello,

Mitochondria is a part of eukaryotic cells. The main function of mitochondria is supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to the cells. From this ATP molecule that cells use as a source of energy. That's why mitochondria  are known as "the powerhouse of the cell".

All the best.

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