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Mitochondria are called powerhouses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement ?

A

Mitochondria synthesise ATP

B

Mitochondria have a double membrane

C

The enzymes of the Krebs cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria

D

Mitochondria are found in almost all plants and animal cells.

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a
Option (c) is also correct, since mitochondria are able to form ATPs and thus act as power house of the cell because of presence_ of enzymes of Kreb's Cycte &, the cytochromes. But (a) is a better choice, since this is a direct statement explaining the status of mitochondria as powerhouse
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