What is the function of mitochondria within a cell?

Answer 1

Mitochondrion are cellular organelles responsible for cellular respiration. They are considered the power houses of cells (both plant and animal). They convert sugars (glucose) into energy (ATP) used by cells to live, grow, reproduce, etc.

Mitochondria are roughly the size of bacteria and it is now believed that they originated through the endocytosis of bacteria and evolved as a symbiont within cells.

There are 3 stages in cellular respiration: Glycolysis, the Kreb's Cycle, and the electron transport chain.

Glycolysis in the cytoplasm of the cell outside the mitochondria converts 6-carbon sugar (glucose) into 3-carbon molecules (pyruvate) and 2 ATP molecules (net).mitochondrias are like the lungs of cells... so it's function is celular breathing

also they produce ATP which is energy

Answer 2

Mitochondria are organelles that serve as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy in the form of ATP through a process called cellular respiration. They play a crucial role in generating energy for cellular activities and are involved in regulating cell metabolism and apoptosis. Mitochondria also have their own DNA and replicate independently of the cell's nucleus.

Answer 3

Mitochondria is known as the power house of the cell.

Mitochondria take very active part in respiration to release energy for vital activities.