What does mitochondria mean?
The organelles found in the cells of most eukaryotes, responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy.
Example
"The mitochondria in the cell's cytoplasm are responsible for producing the energy needed for cellular functions."
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