A large portion of cellular respiration happens in the mitochondria. For this reason mitochondria are known colloquially as the “powerhouse of the cell”. Which body organ could best be compared to the mitochondria?
The lungs because they add oxygen to the body
The brain because it controls the body
The stomach because it breaks down nutrients and releases energy for the body
The heart because it pumps nutrients around the body
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The mitochondria would be best compared to the stomach because they both break down nutrients and release energy for the body.
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