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

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Mitochondria is known as the 'power plant' of eukaryotic cell. Its function is to provide energy to the cell. It synthesises energy-rich compound (ATP) by the process of cellular respiration that stores energy. The energy stored in ATP is used by the cell for various processes.

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