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They capture energy from food broken down to form ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules. ATP provides the energy for all cellular work and every living cell requires a constant supply of ATP for its activities. Because the mitochondria supply most of this energy, they are referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell.

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