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    Question

    Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the

    cell”?
    A Golgi apparatus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nucleus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ribosome Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mitochondria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Mitochondria are known as the “powerhouse of the cell” because they generate most of the cell’s energy. Inside mitochondria, nutrients such as glucose are broken down in the presence of oxygen to release energy, which is stored in molecules of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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