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Q: Why are mitrochondria called the powerhouses of cells?
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What cells are abundant in mitrochondria?

Cells that require a lot of energy for daily activities, such as muscle cells.


What is the powerhouses cell?

The powerhouses of the cell are called the mitochondria.


The folds of the inner membrane of the mitrochondria where cellular respiration occurs are called?

Cristae.


A group of tissues that work together is called?

mitrochondria is responsible for protein synthesis in cell


What is the function of midochondria?

Mitochondria have a very important job. They are the energy powerhouses of the cells and produce ATP.


Which organelle has storms?

mitrochondria


Do nerve cells have mitrochondria?

Yes, in fact only a very small minority of cells lack these organelles. Mitochondria are vital in respiration, to release energy. Nerve cells require energy to send impulses throughout the body.


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 is the Krebs cycle and where does is occur?

In the mitrochondria!


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.