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They are the 'power houses' of the cell. They take in glucose and then convert it into usable energy.

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Are mitchondrion found in animal or plant cell?

It is found in a plant cell.


What does mitchondrion do in a animal cell?

makes and stores energy as ATP. Is the "powerplant" of a cell


Do plants have a mitchondrion?

Yes, a plant cell has several mitochondria


What does the mitchondrion do in a animal cell?

produces ATP which is an universal energy that is used by the body


What is the shape of a mitchondrion?

Triangle!!! =)


What mitchondrion do?

Stores atp.


The semifluid center of the mitchondrion is known as?

matrix


What is the job of the Mitchondrion?

Energy, in the form of Atp, production.


What does mitchondrion do?

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through a process called cellular respiration. They play a critical role in converting nutrients into energy that the cell can use for various functions like growth, repair, and movement.


What is the function of the mitchondrion?

Mitochondrion is the power house i.e it generates the energy needed for cellular activities.


Location of the energy release from food molecules?

The energy released from food molecules is derived primarily from the breakdown of macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins through cellular respiration. This process occurs in the mitochondria of the cell, where molecules such as glucose are metabolized to produce ATP, the cell's primary energy currency.


What is the other name for mitchondrion?

it may also be called the mitocondria WWRRONNNGGG.. The "power house" of the cell.. "mitochondriON" is singular. "mitochondriA" is plural. according to both wiki and myself Glad to help :)