Diagram of a cell featuring mitochondria.
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Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration.

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    Mitochondria – cell powerhouses

    Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often ...

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