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

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A Nucleus
B Vacuole
C Mitochondrion
D Ribosome

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Answer: C. Mitochondrion

C. Mitochondrion ✅ Mitochondria are called the powerhouse because they produce energy in the form of ATP molecules through cellular respiration

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

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