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The term ‘Mitochondria’ was coined by:...

The term ‘Mitochondria’ was coined by`:`

A

J E Salk

B

Carl Benda

C

Charles Laveran

D

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

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Mitochondria was coined by Carl Benda in 1898. Mitochondria is referred to as the “powerhouse of the cell” because they are responsible for releasing energy from food.
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