SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

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: -Taking in glucose and oxygen, mitochondria produce energy, which they capture and package as energy-rich molecules of ATP. This video describes the structure and functions that give mitochondria their nickname: the powerhouses of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of the cell, breaking down fuel molecules and capturing energy in cellular respiration. Chloroplasts are found in plants and algae. They’re responsible for capturing light energy to make sugars in photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mitochondrion (plural mitochondria) is called the ‘powerhouse of the cell’ because, it generates energy from the absorbed food with the help of oxygen.

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