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

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Mitochondria is called the power plant of eukaryotic cell because it contains enzymes that are needed for the step wise oxidation of food stuffs present in the cells to carbon dioxide and water and energy is released.


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