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- why are mitochondria called the powerhouse of the cell? 17. what cell process occurs in the mitochondria? 18. why do
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Mitochondria produce ATP, the energy - currency of the cell through cellular respiration. This energy is used for various cellular activities, so they are called the powerhouse of the cell.
The main cell process that occurs in mitochondria is cellular respiration, specifically the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.
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Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell because they produce ATP, the main energy - carrying molecule in the cell, through cellular respiration processes, which supply energy for the cell's functions.