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What organelle breaks down food into molecules the cell can use?

The organelle that breaks down food into molecules the cell can use is the lysosome. It contains enzymes that break down large molecules into smaller components that can be used by the cell for energy or building materials.


A cell organelle that breaks down food molecules and releases energy?

The mitochondria releases energy from food molecules. This is where all things are broken down and turned into energy for the cell.


What stores and breaks down food?

There is NO organelle that breaks down food, AND stores it. Vacuole = Stores water and food particles. Lysomes= Breaks down food particles.


What organelle breaks food into tiny molecules that the cell can use?

Lysosomes


Which organelle breaks down food into molecules it can use?

the mitochondrion


The cytoplasmic organelle that breaks down large food molecules are?

Lysosomes.


What organelle breaks down food molecules and produces ATP?

the mitochondrion


What is an organelle that breaks down food and turns it into energy for cells?

The mitochondria


Which organelle breaks down food into molecules the cell can use for energy?

The organelle responsible for breaking down food into molecules that the cell can use for energy is the mitochondria. Through a process called cellular respiration, mitochondria convert glucose and other nutrients into a form of energy called ATP.


What organelle breaks down food molecules to power cellular activities?

Mitochondria.


What breaks down food in the cell?

lysosomes


Which organelle breaks down food into energy?

Lysosomes, which are only found in animal cells.