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Q · Unit of Life: CellMedium · 45s
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
TopicUnit of Life: Cell
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mitochondria produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration, hence called the powerhouse.
Final Answer: Option C - Mitochondria