organelle where energy from nutrients is released
MITOCHONDRIA. The mitochondria are round tube-like organelles that are surrounded by a double membrane, with the inner membrane being highly folded. the mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell. the mitochondria releases food energy from food molecules to be used by the cell.ITOCHONDRIA. The mitochondria are round tube-like organelles that are surrounded by a double membrane, with the inner membrane being highly folded. the mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell. the mitochondria releases food energy from food molecules to be used by the cell.