Which organelle is known as powerhouse of cell? Why ?

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5. THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why ?

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Solution

The organelle mitochondria known as the power house of the cell. Process of cellular respiration takes place in mitochondria to generate energy required for various chemical activities in the form of $ATP$. This is the reason that mitochondria is known as power house of the cell.

Standard 9

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