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Mitochondria are

A. found in the plasma membrane.
B. "batteries" that provide energy for cells.
C. cells with flagella.
D. organelles that contain the genetic material for the cell.

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Answer:

B. "batteries" that provide energy for cells

Step-by-step explanation:

Mitochondria are rod-shaped organelles that can be considered the power generators of the cell, converting oxygen and nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the chemical energy "currency" of the cell that powers the cell's metabolic activities.

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 B. "batteries" that provide energy for cells
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