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Called the powerhouses of the cell, what organelles are the site of cellular energy production?

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mitochondria

The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. Mitochondria are the organelles where cellular energy is produced, providing the energy needed to power chemical reactions. This process, known as cellular respiration , produces energy is in the form of ATP  adenosine triphosphate . Cells that use a lot of energy may have thousands of mitochondria.

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