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The mitochondria is called as the power house of the cell because they are responsible for the release of energy from the food i.e cellular respiration .This energy is released in the form of ATP(Adenosine Triphosphate),the energy currency of the cell.
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Question : ___________ is/are known as the powerhouse of the cell.
Option 1: Nucleus
Option 2: Endoplasmic reticulum
Option 3: Cytoplasm
Option 4: Mitochondria
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