Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell. Mitochondria (singular mitochondrion) are membrane bound organelle that helps by releasing energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mitochondria releases energy for the functioning of other cell organelles and henceforth functioning of life. It releases ATP molecules which form the basis of various chemical activities that result in life. Thus, ATP is also known as ‘energy currency’ of the cell. Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell that function by releasing energy which helps in various activities of life.
