Question

what does mitochondrion do

Answer 1

They are said to be the "powerhouses" of the cell,because they provide most of the cells energy. (Active cells that spend a lot of energy (e.g muscle and liver cells... ) have large numbers of mitochondria. )

Answer 2

Aroub is right. But we need to add that the respiration is taking place in the mitochondrion. The chemical energy in organic molecules is transformed into another energi which is ATP (AdenosinTriPhosphate). At the same time many of the important oxidation processes take place in the mitochondrion.

Answer 3

mitochondaria is also called power house because it provides energy to all parts of body when ever needed .