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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

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Mitochondria is known as powerhouse of cell because it serves as site for synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cell, through the process of aerobic cellular respiration. ATP serves as energy currency for different cell activities.

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