Mitochondria are organelles found in both plant and animal cells. These organelles are rod-shaped with cristae and highly folded inner membranes. Mitochondria are responsible for:
A. cellular respiration
B. waste disposal
C. transporting materials
D. storage of genetic information
Answer (3)
The answer is A: cellular respiration . Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of a cell and so, they create energy
Mitochondria , the 'powerhouses' of cells, are responsible for** cellular respiration, **turning nutrients into ATP, the cell's main energy source. They are loaded with proteins, enzymes, and molecules that conduct these energy conversions, especially prevalent in high-energy cells like muscle and nerve cells. Their main function is energy production, not waste disposal, material transportation, or genetic information storage. ;
The answer is A: cellular respiration. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they convert glucose and oxygen into energy in the form of ATP. This process is vital for the survival of cells in both plants and animals.
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