Which of the following organelles is known as the "Powerhouse of the Cell"?

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A Nucleus
B Mitochondria
C Cytoplasm
D Cell wall

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Answer: B. Mitochondria

Mitochondria are the sites of aerobic respiration, where glucose is oxidized to produce energy in the form of ATP, making them the powerhouses of the cell.

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Which of the following organelles is known as the "Powerhouse of the Cell"?

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