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Why mitochondria is called as 'Powerhouse' of the cell'?

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Mitochondria are organelles found inside eukaryotic cells. They are also called the powerhouse of the cell. They are involved in the process of cellular respiration. They are responsible for releasing energy from food. During aerobic respiration, they generate the energy-rich molecules ATP which are used for other cell activities.
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