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What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?
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What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

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to generate the energy in the form of ATP
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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.

Their main purpose is to perform cellular respiration. They break down nutrients to release energy for the cell to perform various functions.
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