The powerhouse of the cell is

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi bodies

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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The correct option is B
Mitochondria

Mitochondria convert the chemical energy found in glucose and other nutrients in the presence of oxygen, resulting in formation of ATP molecules. Thus, mitochondria are called powerhouses of a cell.

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