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Which organelle breaks down sugar molecules that supply energy to the cell ?

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Mitochondria

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Mitochondria

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This organelle is the site of ATP synthesis. As the glucose molecules are broken down, the energy in electrons is used to pump H+ ions into the intermembrane space to create a proton motive force. This proton gradient is used by ATP synthase enzyme to create ATPs that is the energy currency of cells.

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