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Which organelle is called the "Power house of the cell"?

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Prokaryotic cell

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Nucleus

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Solution

The correct option is B Mitochondria
Mitochondria are called the "power house of the cell" because it oxidizes carbon compounds to produce energy-rich ATP molecules which are used by cells for different physiological activities. ATP is the 'energy currency' of the cell.

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