Based on what you have learned, write two or three sentences explaining how the energy in fossil fuels is converted to electricity. Sample Response: Fossil fuels are burned to heat water and create steam. Moving steam turns turbines, which generate electricity.

Mitochondria produce atp, a high energy compound. atp is used for all sorts of enzyme-mediated reactions, such as making proteins/nucleotides/etc, certain compounds cross the cell membrane, muscles move, etc.  without this source of energy, a cell will die. it will not be able to repair itself, defend against pathogens, etc.