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Mitochondria is known as power house of cell. They use carbohydrates and fats present in the cell to CO2 and water vapour. Oxidation releases energy, a portion of which is used to form ATP. Since the mitochondria synthesize, energy-rich compounds (ATP), they are known as 'power house ' of cell.
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Why are mitrochondria called the powerhouses of cells?
they produce the energy
What is the function of midochondria?
Mitochondria have a very important job. They are the energy powerhouses of the cells and produce ATP.
What is the powerhouses cell?
The powerhouses of the cell are called the mitochondria.
True or false vacuoles are the powerhouses of the cells?
False. Vacuoles are larger in plant cells and their retention of water help with turgidity.
What are the powerhouse of the cells?
It would be the mitochondria. Another answer Agreed. They are referred to as "powerhouses" because they supply energy both within and outside of the cell.
What were some of the similarities between the Minoans and the Phoenicians in term of trade?
They were both powerhouses in terms of maritime trading.
When was India's Global Powerhouses created?
India's Global Powerhouses was created in 2009.
Why does a muscle cell have more mitochondria in it than other type of cells?
Muscle cells are very active. Function of muscles cost lot of energy. So they need many mitochondria
What is the powerhose of the cell?
The "powerhouses" of animal cells are the mitochondria. Within the mitochondria. These specialized organelles produce a cell energy currency known as ATP (adenosine phosphate).
What is the ISBN of India's Global Powerhouses?
The ISBN of India's Global Powerhouses is 978-1-4221-4762-7.
What are the release dates for PowerHouses Los Angeles - 2007?
PowerHouses Los Angeles - 2007 was released on: USA: 2007
What functions as factories to produce protein?
Ribosome
