The powerhouse of a cell is

Chloroplast

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Mitochondrion

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Golgi apparatus

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Nucleolus

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Solution

The correct option is B Mitochondrion
Mitochondria is called as a powerhouse of the cell because it produces and stores energy in the form of ATP. Mitochondria take nutrients and convert them into energy molecules. This process is known as 'oxidative phosphorylation'.
So, the correct option is B.

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