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Does mitochondria carry energy

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No the mitochondria does not capture energy however it does release it as a byproduct of cellular respiration

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14y ago

yes. mitochondria release energy during cell respiration. energy is release from food substances and is stored in ATP molecules. energy is released in the form of ATP.

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yes, they do and they are considered the "power house" of the cell.It is the site for aerobic respiration.It generates ATP ,for energy storage

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ATP is generated in the mitochondria. They do not give off energy as such.

They stores energy in ATP. This energy is used for biological activities

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13y ago

yes, its's also calle "the powerhouse of a cell"

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10y ago

Only the mitochondria make energy. Vacuoles are for storage (the trash bins of the cell).

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Mitochondria extract energy from glucose.Process is called respiration.

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mitochondria produce ATP (energy)

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I think so.

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