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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?


Answer :

Mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it produces ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which is the energy currency of the cell as it provides energy to the cell, thus helping it to perform every cellular metabolism and coordinate the functions in different tissues, organs and organ systems.

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