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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which cell part converts food into energy that is usable by a cell?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is the mithocondrion. "The most prominent roles of mitochondria are to produce the energy currency of the cell, ATP (i.e., phosphorylation of ADP), through respiration, and to regulate cellular metabolism" (Wikipedia)

OpenStudy (rushwr):

I agree @emiliovega Because mitochondria turns glucose in to usable energy right?

OpenStudy (melodious):

its mitochondria

OpenStudy (melodious):

it produces ATP (Adenosene Tri Phosphate) molecules. Mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell.

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