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Cell The Structure and Functions — BIOLOGY STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6BIOLOGYCell The Structure and Functions1 Mark
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Why are mitochondria called the powerhouse of the cell?
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Mitochondria are the sites of respiration in the cell. Mitochondria forms energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) during the process of respiration. Therefore, they are called the powerhouse of the cell.

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