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Mitochondria are referred to as the ‘powerhouses’ of a cell. This is because they convert food to energy, or ATP, more efficiently than processes which rely on anaerobic, or non-oxygen using, energy production alone. Name the energy production process carried out by mitochondria.

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Mitochondria are referred to as the ‘powerhouses’ of a cell. This is because they
convert food to energy, or ATP, more efficiently than processes which rely on
anaerobic, or non-oxygen using, energy production alone. Name the energy
production process carried out by mitochondria.
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Oxidative phosphorylation.
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