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Mitochondria are called the power houses of the cell.
Which of the following observations supports this statement?

A
Mitochondria generate ATP.
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Mitochondria have a double membrane.
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C
The enzyme of the Krebs cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria.
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Mitochondria are found in almost all kinds of plant and animal cells.
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Solution

The correct option is A Mitochondria generate ATP.
Mitochondria are called the power houses of the cell because they generate energy-rich molecules. ATP from food by the process of aerobic respiration which is required for various cell operation.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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