Which one of the following organelles is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Plastid

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Cell membrane

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The correct option is A
Mitochondria

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. The energy made by the mitochondria is in the form of a chemical called adenosine triphosphate or ATP.

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