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Which organelle is the "power house" of eukaryotic cell? Write in brief its functions.

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Mitochondria is called the "power house" of eukaryotic cell.

Functions of mitochondria are -

  • produce energy (in the form of ATP) required for the functioning of cells
  • regulate free calcium ion concentration in cytosol
  • participate in apoptosis or programmed cell death
  • provide intermediates for the synthesis of various chemicals such as fatty acids, steroids and amino acids

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