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mamaluj [8]
3 years ago
7

Why are mitochondria called the powerhouses of cells?

Biology
2 answers:
denpristay [2]3 years ago
7 0
Because it t<span>akes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. </span>
MA_775_DIABLO [31]3 years ago
4 0
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.
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