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Function of Mitochondria

Mitochondria are commonly referred to as the powerhouses of cells. This is because they convert the food we consume into usable chemical energy ATP.

Some cells, such as muscle and fat cells, have more mitochondria than others, but all living cells contain mitochondria.

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