Major function of mitochondria in a cell is

Secretion

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Excretion

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Osmoregulation

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Fat synthesis

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Solution

The correct option is D Fat synthesis
Mitochondria are double membrane bound cell organelles found in all eukaryotic cells. They are involved in the process of aerobic respiration and production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Besides aerobic respiration and oxidative phosphorylation, mitochondria store ATP and take part in elongation of fatty acids and synthesis of phospholipids. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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