WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which cell organelle is famously known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mitochondria

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mitochondria šŸ“š Explanation: Mitochondria are vital membrane-bound organelles found in the cells of most eukaryotic organisms. They are famously called the "powerhouse of the cell" because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This ATP acts directly as a source of chemical energy required for various cellular functions.