Question

What is the function of the mitochondria?

A. Stores the cell's DNA
B. Builds proteins
C. Produces energy for the cell by respiration
OD. Stores the cell's glucose
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Answer 1

Produces energy for the cell by respiration

Step-by-step explanation:

The glucose obtained from food is broken down to pyruvic acid in the cytoplasm. This pyruvic acid is broken down into oxygen, water and energy rich ATP molecules in the Mitochondria.

Answer 2

C. Mitochondria is like the power plant of the cell and produces its energy.