Which of the following is a cell organelle pertaining to energy release process?
A
Lysosome
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B
Chloroplast
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C
Mitochondria
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D
Endoplasmic reticulum
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Solution
The correct option is C Mitochondria Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cells. They generate the energy that our cells need to do their jobs. Mitochondria generate chemical energy called as ATP. ATP is an energy currency that every cell in our body can use and it keeps us alive. The machinery that the mitochondria use to make ATP is called as the electron transport chain.