What role does the mitochondria play in a cell? What organ plays this role in the body? in one to two sentences.

1 answer

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration. The organ that plays a similar role in the body is the liver, which is involved in various metabolic processes, including energy production and storage.