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Question
Which organelle is the "power plant" of eukaryotic cell. Write in brief its functions.
Solution
Mitochondria is known as the 'power plant' of eukaryotic cell. Its function is to provide energy to the cell. It synthesises energy-rich compound (ATP) by the process of cellular respiration that stores energy. The energy stored in ATP is used by the cell for various processes.
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