Question

Can humans survive without mitochondria?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. It is a double membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells.
2. It is referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it is the main site of ATP (energy molecule) production.
3. It also plays a vital role in calcium storage, apoptosis(programmed cell death), detoxification in the liver cells, etc.
4. Therefore, humans cannot survive without mitochondria.