Question

Why are mitochondria important

Answer 1

they store calcium ions, helping cells maintain the right concentration of these electrically charged particles involved in blood clotting, muscle contraction and other important tasks. Mitochondria make the iron compound that allows red blood cells to ferry oxygen to the body's tissues.

Answer 2

Known as the “powerhouse of the cell” they are primarily responsible for converting the air we breathe and the food we eat into energy that our cells can use to grow, divide and function. ... Mitochondria produce energy by turning glucose and oxygen into a chemical called ATP.