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alina1380 [7]
3 years ago
7

Explain the role of mitochondrion.

Biology
2 answers:
AlekseyPX3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

They are known as the power house of the cell.  They are organeles that act as a digestive system which then they take in nutrients, break them down, and create energy for the cell.  This process is also known as cellular respiration.

olya-2409 [2.1K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The main role of mitochondrion is the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Explanation:

The main role of mitochondrion is the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is obtained, for example, through the phosphorylation of ADP [adenosine diphosphate]).

Mitochondrion obtain energy through aerobic respiration. When oxygen is scarce, they can obtain it by anaerobic fermentation, though.

Mitochondrion have many other functions and roles.

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