NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION IN ANIMALS

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

Detailed explanation-1: -Mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell as it releases energy to perform various functions of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Mitochondria: The Powerhouse of the Cell.

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