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प्रश्न
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?
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उत्तर
- Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells. They create energy for the cell, a process known as cellular respiration. Most chemical reactions involved in cellular respiration occur in mitochondria.
- The energy required for various chemical activities needed for life is released by the mitochondria in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) molecules.
- For this reason, mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write Short Notes on (A) Mitochondria
Which organelle is the "power plant" of eukaryotic cell. Write in brief its functions.
Analogy
Food producer : Chloroplasts :: Power house : ____
Assertion (A): Mitochondria is an important organ cell of the cell
Reason (R): Mitochondria is involved in food preparation
Which of the following are covered by a single membrane?
Mitochondria can help to photosynthesize.
Why are RBCs efficient in their functions though they lack nucleus and mitochondria?
Name the following:
The folds/finger-like projections from the inner wall of the mitochondria.
The complex II of mitochondrial electron transport chain is also known as ______.
Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both double membrane bound organelles.
Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared to chloroplast.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
