Question : Give reasons why mitochondria are called 'power houses' and ATP as 'energy currency' of the cell.

Question : Give reasons why mitochondria are called 'power houses' and

1.	Question : Give reasons why mitochondria are called 'power houses' and ATP as 'energy currency' of the cell.
Answer» Solution :Mitochondria us molecular OXYGEN and bring about stepwise oxidation of food stuffs (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) present in the cells to produce carbon dioxide and water. Oxidation of food releases energy which is temporarily stored to FORM high-energy ATP MOLECULES. ATP is USED to bring about energy-requiring activities of the cell. On this account, mitochondria are CALLED 'power houses' of the cell and ATP as the 'energy currency' of the cell.