Question

The control center of a cell is

• A. nucleus
• B. mitochondrion
• C. cytoplasm
• D. lysosome

Answer 1

The correct option is A

nucleus

The correct option is option (A):

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The nucleus is the central unit of the cell.
2. The nucleus controls every activity that happens in the cell.
3. Hence they are known as the control center of cells.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (B):

Mitochondria are small rod-shaped organelle which is concerned with the production of the energy required for the activities of the cell. Hence it is called the powerhouse of cells.
Option (C):

The cytoplasm is the jelly-like semi-fluid material that fills the gap between the nucleus and plasma membrane.

Option (D):

Lysosomes are small spherical bodies that contain enzymes that are capable of digesting various cell materials.

Final Answer: The Control center of a cell is the nucleus