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What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?


MASTER 24th Dec, 2024
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Sajal Trivedi 25th Dec, 2024

Hello aspirant,

It is common to refer to mitochondria as the cell's powerhouses. Their primary job is to produce the energy required to run cells. However, mitochondria do more than only produce energy.
Other functions that mitochondria perform include cell-to-cell communication and apoptosis, or cell death.

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Prachi Kumari 25th Dec, 2024

Hello,

The primary function of mitochondria is to produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration. They convert glucose and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's energy currency.

Additionally, mitochondria play roles in regulating cell metabolism, signaling, apoptosis, and maintaining calcium ion balance.

Hope it helps !

Vanshika Agarwal 24th Dec, 2024

The primary function of mitochondria in a cell is to produce energy. They are often referred to as the "powerhouses of the cell" because they generate the energy needed for the cell's survival and functioning. It is essential for the survival and proper functioning of the eukaryotic cells.


Annu Kumari 24th Dec, 2024

Primary function of mitochondria in a cell is to produce energy in the form of ATP. Besides this ,it is responsible for regulating the metabolic activity of the cell. It also promotes cell multiplication and cell growth. It is also involved in the detoxification process in hepatocytes.

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