Why are mitochondria called the powerhouses of cells?

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2 answers:

denpristay [2]4 years ago

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Because it takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell.

MA_775_DIABLO [31]4 years ago

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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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