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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

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Harshit Singh
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3 years ago
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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells because energy required for various chemical activities needed to support life is released by mitochondria in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) molecules.

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