why mitochondria is known as powerhouse of cell and ATP is energy currency of cell

Mitochondria is known as the power house of the cell as it is the organelle where energy is generated in the form of ATP's. Food is broken down into simpler components and energy is released from them through the process of cellular respiration. Cellular respiration occurs in mitochondria and energy from food is converted into ATP's.

ATP is known as the energy currency of the cell as ATP is used to store and transfer energy in cell. Energy released from food is stored in the form of ATP and ATP are then used to carry out various functions of the cell. Just like we use money to buy various things, cells use ATP to carry out various reactions. Therefore, it is referred to as energy currency of the cell.

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Mitochondriaare known as the powerhouse of cells. Mitochondria create energy for the cell, and this process of creating energy for the cell is known as cellular respiration. Most chemical reactions involved in cellular respiration occur in the mitochondria. The energy required for various chemical activities needed for life is released by the mitochondria in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) molecules. For this reason, mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells.


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 Mitochondria are called power house of the cell because they release energy in the form of ATP for the metabolic functions of the cell by aerobic respiration. So, almost all the energy received or required by the cell is generated by mitochondria and hence it is called powerhouse of the cell i.e. the place form where power is derived or taken.
 

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is called the universal energy currency. ATP is a high energy molecule that is used in many different reactions throughout the cell. You can make and use ATP, like dollars in currency, and some reactions might need more than others, like some items cost more than others. It is said to be "universal" because nearly all reactions use it as the energy source...........!!!!!!!!!!!


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Mitochondriaare known as the powerhouse of cells. Mitochondria create energy for the cell, and this process of creating energy for the cell is known as cellular respiration. Most chemical reactions involved in cellular respiration occur in the mitochondria. The energy required for various chemical activities needed for life is released by the mitochondria in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) molecules. For this reason, mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells.

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 mitochondria is known as power house of cell...they creat energy for the cell....

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