Why Mitochondria is the Powerhouse of the Cell

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avatarTabulatingMadam3 months ago

It's simple: Mitochondria produce energy. Without them, your cells couldn't do much of anything.

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avatarImplementingPons3 months ago

They're like tiny power plants in your cells! They take in nutrients, break them down, and create energy-rich molecules for the cell.


avatarRollingHank3 months ago

Mitochondria earn the title of 'powerhouse' because they generate most of the cell's supply of ATP, the main energy currency.


avatarSingingRidge3 months ago

Because they make ATP, and no ATP means no energy, and no energy means game over for the cell!

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