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Question

Identify the cell organelle which is called powerhouse of the cell. State why is it called so?
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Solution

Mitochondria, which is double membranous cell organelle, is known as powerhouse of cell because it serves as site for synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cell, through the process of aerobic cellular respiration. ATP serves as energy currency for different cellular activities.

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