NEET Biology question

Mitochondria are called power houses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement?

(A)Mitochondria synthesise ATP.Correct
(B)Mitochondria have a double membrane.
(C)The enzymes of the Krebs' cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria.
(D)Mitochondria are found in almost all plant and animal cells.

Answer: (A)

Solution

The "power house" designation directly refers to mitochondria's role in producing the cell's usable energy currency, ATP, via oxidative phosphorylation — this is the observation that

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