A proposed amendment becomes an operative part of the Constitution as soon as it is ratified by three-fourths of the States (currently 38 of the 50 States). There is no further step. The text requires no additional action by Congress or anyone else after ratification by the required number of states.
Image: Cell featuring mitochondria. Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.Cells that need a lot of energy, like muscle cells, can contain thousands of mitochondria.t is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell. Cells that need a lot of energy, like muscle cells, can contain thousands of mitochondria.
Confidence votes 1.7K. The mitochondria (Singular: Mitochondrion) is often called a cells power plant. This is because it makes the cells energy.