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The Mitochondria is considered a "powerhouse" of a cell. So yes, it is like a small shop.

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What is the singular of mitochondria?

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Why does the small intestine have lots of mitochondria?

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Which is bigger a ribosome or a mitochondria?

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Why is Mitochondria compared to the small intestine?

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Mitochondria are like kidneys in that they filter out waste?

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