Mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell because:
Option: 1
It supplies electricity to the cell
Option: 2
It generates electricity
Option: 3
It generates energy in the cell
Option: 4
None of the above
Answers (1)
In Mitochondria, several reactions cause the breakdown of the food material with the release of energy(ATPs), hence mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell.