What function do the mitochondria perform?

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2 answers:

kolezko [41]3 years ago

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They break down nutrients and create energy rich molecules for the cell.

Andreyy893 years ago

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Mitochondria<span> are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. The biochemical processes of the cell are known as cellular respiration.</span>

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