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

Options

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.

Answer

a

Explanation

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