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Who am I?

I am a chemical factory of the cell.

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are the chemical factory since,


a) It posses its own DNA which makes it self-replicating organelle.


b) It can synthesize its own proteins because it posses ribosomes.


c) Mitochondria are a double-membraned structure with inner membrane foldings called "cristae".


d) It oxidizes carbohydrates and fats to generate ATP which is the energy currency of cells.


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