Why is Mitochondria the Powerhouse of the Cell?

avatarAgeingJetty3 months ago
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avatarVitriolingMouth3 months ago

Mitochondria are dubbed the 'powerhouse' because they convert nutrients into ATP, the cell's main energy currency. They're like the cell's own little power plants!

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avatarSawingBully3 months ago

Think of mitochondria as the cell's battery packs. They generate ATP, which cells use to perform all their essential functions.


avatarReoccuringRace3 months ago

They've got their own DNA and double membranes鈥攊t's practically a VIP area for energy production in every cell!


avatarRegulatingHale3 months ago

ATP generation, baby. Without mitochondria, your cells would be like a car without gasoline.


avatarCorrectingGait3 months ago

Mitochondria produce ATP through cellular respiration, making them the main energy source for the cell. That's why they're called powerhouses.

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