SSC CGL General Science question with solution
General ScienceModerate
Which cell organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
- (A)Ribosome
- (B)Mitochondria
- (C)Golgi apparatus
- (D)Nucleus
Correct answer: (B) Mitochondria
Mitochondria produce most of the cell's energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration, hence the name powerhouse of the cell. Hence, 'Mitochondria' is the correct answer among the given options.
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