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What is the 'Power House' of the biological cell where ATP molecules are produced?

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

Answer options

  1. Nucleus
  2. Ribosome
  3. Mitochondria
  4. Golgi Body

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mitochondria

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mitochondria šŸ“š Explanation: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they are the primary sites for cellular respiration. They convert nutrients into Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), which is the energy currency of the cell. Cells that require high energy, like muscle cells, contain a larger number of mitochondria.