Question:

Mitochondria are called power houses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement?

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • Mitochondria synthesise $ATP$
  • Mitochondria have a double membrane
  • The enzymes of the Krebs' cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria
  • Mitochondria are found in almost all plant and animal cells
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Mitochondria are the sites of aerobic respiration. They produce cellular energy in the form of $ATP$, hence they are called power houses of the cell.
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Concepts Used:

Aerobic respiration

It is the release of a relatively large amount of energy in cells by the breakdown of food substances in the presence of oxygen: 

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water.