Question

What is the role of mitochondria in ATP generation?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

Mitochondria are known as powerhouses of the cell because mitochondria produce the energy necessary for the functioning of the cell.

Role of mitochondria in ATP generation:

1. Mitochondria break down glucose into an energy molecule by many chemical reactions and the energy molecule is known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

2. Mitochondria is involved in oxidative phosphorylation, which generates ATP by utilizing the energy released during the oxidation of the food we eat.

3. ATP is used as the primary energy source for many biochemical and physiological processes, such as growth, movement, and maintaining homeostasis.