Question

Which cell organelle is called the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?

• A. Golgi apparatus
• B. Mitochondria
• C. Endoplasmic reticulum
• D. Nucleus

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mitochondria

$\bullet$ Mitochondria are called ‘Powerhouse of the cell’ as they generates energy in the form of ATP i.e., energy currency of the cell.
$\bullet$ Golgi apparatus helps is in packaging and processing of proteins and dispatches it in the form of vesicles to various destinations.
$\bullet$ Endoplasmic reticulum transports substances from nucleus to the cytoplasm of a cell.
$\bullet$ Nucleus regulates and controls all cell activities.