AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria are also known as chondriosome or sarcosome. Chemical energy is stored in mitochondria in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Hence mitochondria are also known as the powerhouse of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The electric box that provides electricity for all the appliances in the kitchen, is like a mitochondria provides energy for the cell. The walls of the kitchen are like the cell membrane, because they separate that room from all the others in the house.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because it is responsible for the extracting energy from food through cellular respiration. The energy is released in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Detailed explanation-4: -Mitochondria: The Powerhouse of the Cell.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mitochondria are like the human digestive system because the digestive system breaks down food to supply the body with energy like the mitochondria breaks down food to supply the cell with energy.