NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is the mitochondria often described as the “powerhouse” of the cell?
A
It makes food for the cell
B
It releases energy from food.
C
it acts as the “brain” of the cell.
D
it protects the cell against bacteria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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). It is an energy currency of the cell.

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