Question

Mitochondria were discovered by

• A. Michaelis
• B. Benda
• C. Kolliker
• D. Krebs

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Kolliker

• The mitochondria is a double-membraned cell organelle, known as the powerhouse of the cell which is present in all eukaryotic cells.
  
• It was first discovered by Albert von Kolliker in the year 1857.
• It was named as bioblast by Richard Altman in the year 1886.
  
• The term mitochondria was coined by Carl Benda in the year 1898.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Kolliker'.