Respuesta :
					                   It is the powerhouse of the cell. It breaks down nutrients and creates energy for the cell. 
					                
					                
					             Answer:
act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients and breaks them down
Explanation:
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. The biochemical processes of the cell are known as cellular respiration.