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Question
Which organelle is the "power plant" of eukaryotic cell. Write in brief its functions.
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Solution
Mitochondria is known as the 'power plant' of eukaryotic cell. Its function is to provide energy to the cell. It synthesises energy-rich compound (ATP) by the process of cellular respiration that stores energy. The energy stored in ATP is used by the cell for various processes.
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