NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What organelle is called the “powerhouse” of a cell and is the site of cellular respiration?
A
Endoplasmic Reticulum
B
Nucleus
C
Mitochondria
D
Nucleolus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitochondria: The Powerhouse of the Cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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