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Mitochondria - the "powerhouse"
Mitochondria are organelles that convert the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for cells to use. Mitochondria have two membranes -- an outer and an inner membrane. The inner membrane is folded inside the organelle itself.
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