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OpenStudy (sheeda):

why mitochondria called power house of cell?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its called the power house therefore, energy currency from the cell. Its made in mitochondria during aerobic respiration.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm Not Too Sure So Might Want To Check It Out :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Most ATP is generated from Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria. I hope this helps.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The energy currency of the cell (ATP) is made in the mitochondria during aerobic respiration and so "powers" the cell's activities.

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