Which is the powerhouse of the cell?

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A Endoplasmic reticulum
B Golgi body
C Mitochondria
D None of these

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Answer: C. Mitochondria

Mitochondria break down food in the cell to release energy. Because they supply the cell's energy, they are called the powerhouse of the cell.

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