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What is the function of mitochondria? what is it commonly referred to as?

What is the function of mitochondria? what is it commonly referred to as?
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What is the function of mitochondria? what is it commonly referred to as?

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The function is to provide energy to the cell and is also referred as the powerhouse
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Mitochondria is referred to as the powerhouses of a cell and Its function is organelles that act like a digestive system that take in nutrients, breaks them down and creates energy rich molecules.
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