made up of cells. Mitochondria are parts of the cells that turn proteins, fats, and sugars into forms of chemical energy for the body. That is why these parts are called as the cell's “powerhouses.”
The Mitochondria Function
Cells are the basic building blocks of the living things. In fact, our body is made up of trillions of cells, providing the body with structure, taking nutrients from the foods, converting the collected nutrients into energy, and carrying out specialized functions in the body…
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