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Name the following:
Tiny rod-shaped or spherical organelles which are found in all cells; also called as powerhouse of the cell.


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Mitochondria:

  1. Mitochondria are spherical or rod-shaped and double membranous structures present in all cells.
  2. Mitochondria are considered as powerhouse of cells because they produce cellular energy in the form of ATP.

Final answer: Mitochondria are the tiny rod-shaped or spherical organelles which are found in all cells; also called as powerhouse of the cell.


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