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arlik [135]
4 years ago
8

Why are mitochondrion called the powerhouse of the cell

Biology
1 answer:
Firdavs [7]4 years ago
3 0

Energy is produced for use here

Explanation:

In a power house, energy is usually produced for use.

The mitochondrion is tagged the powerhouse simply because energy for use in the body is produced in this cell organelle.

  • The metabolic processes that releases energy from food materials occur in the mitochondrion.
  • The kreb cycle takes place in the mitochondrion.
  • Cellular respiration in which energy is liberated from food materials occur here.
  • Without the mitochondrion, the body will not be able to have energy to perform its life functions.

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