WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which 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. Lysosome

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mitochondria

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mitochondria šŸ“š Explanation: Mitochondria are double-membraned organelles responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through aerobic respiration. ATP is the primary energy currency used by the cell to perform various biological functions. Cells that require high energy, such as muscle cells, contain a significantly larger number of mitochondria.