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Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouse of the cell" because they produce ATP from sugar and other organic molecules. The name means "thread bodies" about the same size as a bacterium. They have two membranes with the inner membrane folded to form partial partitions in the cavity. The enzymes needed for cellular respiration are found in the mitochondria of the cell. They are found in all eukaryotic cells.

ATP is important for a variety of functions, such as active transport, muscle contraction and protein synthesis.

Although ATP is used for transferring energy, it isn't good storing large amounts of energy for extended periods of time.

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Where does ATP store energy?

ATP also known as Energy is stored in the Mitochondria.


What cellular organelle is ATP energy produced to fuel cellular activities?

The cellular organelle responsible for producing ATP energy is the mitochondria.


Does a cell require mitochondria for active transport?

Active transportation needs energy.(ATP). ATP is produced by mitochondria


Which of these is an energy carrier molecule by mitochondria?

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy carrier molecule used by mitochondria. It stores and releases energy within cells, making it an essential molecule for various cellular processes. mitochondria produce ATP through cellular respiration, where energy from nutrients is converted into ATP.


Do ATP molecules remain in the mitochondria?

The vast majority of the ATP molecules do NOT remain in the mitochondria. ATP, also known as adenosine triphosphate, is the energy currency of the cell. The energy stored in the chemical bonds of the foods you eat are most often converted into this form of energy. Most of the ATP is created in the mitochondria; however, there are many processes facilitated by enzymes and other proteins that are dependent on using ATP in one way or another. These processes are said to be energy dependent because they can only be activated in the presence of ATP. Some of the ATP does stay in the mitochondria (because the mitochondria has its own proteins and enzymes); however, most of the ATP is exported out of the mitochondria in relatively high concentrations, ensuring the cell has a high level of energy available for all of its processes.

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How mitochondria are related to ATP?

Mitochondria are the organelles that make ATP for the cell.


What organelles uses energy from ATP?

Mitochondria is the organelle that uses energy from organic compounds like pyruvate to make ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. Mitochondria is also where electron transport occurs.


Energy produced in mitochondria is stored in a substance called what?

Do you mean "WHAT is the substance called, where energy produced by the mitochondria, is stored?"ATP is produced by the mitochondria and it is stored there too.


What cell organelles are most closely associated with energy changes in a plant?

the chloroplast and the mitochondria are the organnels closely related to energy production in plants


What is the role of ATP in energy production?

ATP fuels the mitochondria in energy production.


Where does ATP store energy?

ATP also known as Energy is stored in the Mitochondria.


The energy in ATP is stored in what?

The mitochondria


Can the mitochondria store and transfer energy?

Mitochondria release energy of glucose. This energy is stored in ATP


The substance that stores energy released by mitochondria?

The answer is ATP


What cellular organelle is ATP energy produced to fuel cellular activities?

The cellular organelle responsible for producing ATP energy is the mitochondria.


What is a substance that store energy released by mitochondria?

ATP is a substance that stores energy released by mitochondria.


Does a cell require mitochondria for active transport?

Active transportation needs energy.(ATP). ATP is produced by mitochondria