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Question
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?
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Solution
- Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells. They create energy for the cell, a process known as cellular respiration. Most chemical reactions involved in cellular respiration occur in mitochondria.
- The energy required for various chemical activities needed for life is released by the mitochondria in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) molecules.
- For this reason, mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells.
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