Mitochondria are called the power houses of the cell because ATP molecules are produced by mitochondria during cellular respiration. Only mitochondria can convert pyruvic acid to carbon dioxide and water during aerobic respiration.
The most prominent roles of mitochondria are to produce the energy currency of the cell, ATP (i.e., phosphorylation of ADP), through respiration, and to regulate cellular metabolism. The central set of reactions involved in ATP production are collectively known as the citric acid cycle, or the Krebs cycle. However, the mitochondrion has many other functions in addition to the production of ATP.
mitochondria produces ATP through cellular respiration
The main function of mitochondria is to provide energy by atp synthesis.
The most important function of a mitochondria is the production of ATP through respiration and metabolic activities.
Mitochondria act as power house of the cell. It produce ATP through respiration and regulate cellular metabolism.
Mitochondria is the power house of the cell. It provides energy in the form of ATP molecules(energy currency of the cell). The main process that takes place is oxidation.
