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tatiyna
3 years ago
11

Which of these best explains why mitochondria are called the "powerhouses" of the cell?

Biology
1 answer:
Sindrei [870]3 years ago
7 0

<em><u>Answer:</u></em>

They generate chemical energy in the form of ATP.

<u><em>Explanation:</em></u>

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell because they "burn" or break the chemical bonds of glucose to release energy to do work in a cell. This releases energy (ATP) for the cell. The more active a cell (such as a muscle cell), the more mitochondria it will have.

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