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Which one of the following is also called the 'powerhouse' of the cell?


1. Golgi body
2. Mitochondria
3. Ribosome
4. Lysosome

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Mitochondria

The correct answer is Mitochondria.

  • Mitochondria are described as 'cellular powerhouses' because they generate most of the cell's ATP supply, used as a source of chemical energy. 
  • They are found inside the cytoplasm and essentially functions as the cell’s “digestive system.
  • The mitochondrion is a double-membraned, rod-shaped structure found in both plant and animal cells.
  • Its size ranges from 0.5 to 1.0 micrometer in diameter.

  • Lysosome:
    • ​It contains a digestive enzyme that's why the lysosome is called Suicidal bags.
    • The main objective of lysosomes is digestion.
  • Ribosome:
    • ​Its main objective is protein synthesis.
  • Golgi Body: 
    • It helps in transporting Protein to different parts of the cells.​

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