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Which organelle is the powerhouse of the cell?
Question

Which organelle is the powerhouse of the cell?

A.

Golgi apparatus

B.

Plastids

C.

Mitochondria

D.

Endoplasmic reticulum

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: C) Mitochondria
Explanation:
  • Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell, through the process of cellular respiration.

  • They have a double membrane and contain their own DNA, enabling them to replicate independently within the cell.

Information Booster:
  • Mitochondria produce energy through aerobic respiration by breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen.

  • Cristae (inner membrane folds) increase the surface area for ATP production.

  • Mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells, but are more abundant in cells that require high energy, like muscle cells.

Additional Knowledge:
  • Golgi apparatus: It is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins.

  • Plastids: Found in plants, involved in photosynthesis (chloroplasts) and storage.

  • Endoplasmic reticulum: Involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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