Why is mitochondria called the powerhouse of the cell?

[davemattie]

homework help...

Homework Statement

why mitochondria is called the power house of the cell?
which is the site for protein syntesis in a cell??

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The Attempt at a Solution

I found out that mitochondria is the site for protein synthesis but I think its kinda wrong...
Please help!

 

[Borek]

What sources of information on mitochondria have you tried?

 

[ccmetz2020]

I don't understand why people come here for vocab definitions. You know you can look that up on google in like 5 seconds so why even ask us? If you have a science question involving mathematical equations, etc, it would make more sense to post it here.

 

[chemisttree]

Homework Statement

why mitochondria is called the power house of the cell?
which is the site for protein syntesis in a cell??

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I found out that mitochondria is the site for protein synthesis but I think its kinda wrong...
Please help!

It is kinda wrong. Protein synthesis occurs both in the mitochondria and in other organelles. There is a particular structure responsible involved that is distributed throughout several organelles including the mitochondria.

I wouldn't classify the mitochondria as a site for protein synthesis but it is the powerhouse because it produces... something important the cell uses as a source of energy.

 

[davemattie]

I got the idea about mitochondria... I think it should be Ribosomes then...!