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zysi [14]
3 years ago
7

Why are mitochondria called the power house of the cell

Biology
1 answer:
Sergio039 [100]3 years ago
8 0

Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food.This process is known as cellular respiration. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell. Cells that need a lot of energy, like muscle cells, can contain thousands of mitochondria.

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