Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
- A. Ribosome
- B. Mitochondrion
- C. Golgi apparatus
- D. Lysosome
Explanation
The mitochondrion generates most of the cell’s ATP through aerobic respiration, earning it the name powerhouse of the cell. Ribosomes synthesise proteins, the Golgi apparatus packages them, and lysosomes carry out intracellular digestion.
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