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The powerhouse of the cell is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nucleus
  2. Lysosome
  3. Mitochondria
  4. DNA

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mitochondria

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mitochondria šŸ“š Explanation: Mitochondria are specialized organelles found in eukaryotic cells that are universally known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'. They are responsible for performing cellular respiration and generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP serves as the primary energy currency used by cells to drive various biochemical reactions. Cells that require a massive amount of energy, such as muscle cells, contain thousands of mitochondria.