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what is the primary function of a mitochondria?

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It's an organelle within a cell whose main function is the production of energy.

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They generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to be more specific, for use as energy.

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The mitochondria is the site for cellular respiration. It can also be remembered as the, "powerhouse of the cell". It serves to process carbohydrates and fats obtained from food we eat to release energy.

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