Question

Which phrase describes the role of the mitochondria?

a. the powerhouse of the cell
b. where genetic material is housed
c. where proteins are manufactured
d. where cells control water content

Answer 1

The role of mitochondria is to supply energy to the cells

Which is which is why the answer is A. The powerhouse of the cell


Mithochondria can transfrom oxygen to generate energy for the cell. For example, brain cells in our brain need a lot of energy to process all the information what we inputted, thats when mitochondria took part.