Why are the following important to a plant cell?
Mitochondria

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Mitochondria:
Mitochondria are rod-shaped organelle which are considered as the powerhouse of the cell.
It is surrounded by a double-layered membrane.
Inner layer of this membrane is infolded into finger-like structures.
Mitochondria is an important cell organelle because it performs cellular respiration and releases energy in the form of ATP.

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Why are the following important to a plant cell? Mitochondria

Why are the following important to a plant cell?
Mitochondria