The organelle that takes in nutrients breaks them down and creates energy rich molecules for the cell is:

Lysosome

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondrion

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Solution

The correct option is D Mitochondrion
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like energy generators by taking in nutrients, breaking them down and creating energy rich molecules (ATP) for the cell.

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