Question

What is another word for mitochondria?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles that will generate the chemical energy required to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
2. Chemical energy is stored in mitochondria in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
3. Hence, mitochondria are also known as the powerhouse of the cell.
4. Mitochondria are present only in eukaryotic cells.
5. Mitochondria are also known as chondriosome or sarcosome.