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NDA 2024 GAT · General Knowledge · Cell Biology and Classification · easy

The 'powerhouse of the cell', where most of the ATP is produced, is the

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The 'powerhouse of the cell', where most of the ATP is produced, is the
  1. A. ribosome
  2. B. Golgi apparatus
  3. C. lysosome
  4. D. mitochondrion
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Answer: (D) mitochondrion

Mitochondria carry out aerobic respiration and release energy as ATP, so they are called the powerhouse of the cell. Ribosomes make proteins, the Golgi apparatus packs and sends out substances, and lysosomes digest waste, so none of them is the main site of ATP production.
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