INTRODUCTION
CELL ORGANELLES
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Question
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Which organelle is often called the mighty cellular beast?
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Nucleus
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Chromosomes
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Cytoplasm
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Mitochondria
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because it is responsible for the extracting energy from food through cellular respiration. The energy is released in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It is an energy currency of the cell.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells. It is because the mitochondrion is the site of cellular respiration where energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) is generated as a result of oxidation of food constituents.
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