Multiple choice

Which organelle is the powerhouse of the cell?

  1. Nucleus

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Golgi bodies

  4. Endoplasmic Recticulum
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Explanation

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy. The nucleus acts as the control center, and the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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