Function of mitochondria in energy production

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Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouses" of the cell. Their primary function is cellular respiration, a process that generates most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy. This involves breaking down glucose and other fuel molecules in the presence of oxygen to release energy.

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