Question

Which organelle is called the powerhouse of cells and why?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. Mitochondria are also known as the powerhouse of cells because they release ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules.
2. Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles that produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's principal energy molecule. They are found in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells.
3. Mitochondria are double membrane-bound organelles found in most eukaryotic organisms and are known as the "Powerhouses of the Cell."
4. They are located within the cytoplasm and serve as the cell's "digestive system."
5. They are important in the breakdown of nutrients and the generation of energy-rich molecules for the cell.
6. The mitochondria are home to many of the metabolic events that occur during cellular respiration.