The powerhouse of the cell is -
- ACell wall
- BMitochondria
- CRibosome
- DNucleus
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Mitochondria
Explanation
Mitochondria are double-membraned organelles in which food (glucose) is fully oxidised in aerobic respiration, releasing energy that is stored as ATP.
Because they supply the cell's energy, they are called the powerhouse of the cell. Bacteria and blue-green algae have no mitochondria.