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Which organelle is the powerhouse of the cell ?
(A) Plastid
(B) Mitochondrion
(C) Golgi apparatus
(D) Nucleus

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( 1 ) Mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell.
(2) The energy currency of the cell, 1.e., Adenosine triphosphate is released by the mitochondria in the process of cellular respiration.
(3) These ATP molecules are used for all the cellular chemical activities.
(4) Since mitochondria produces this energy, it is called the powerhouse of the cell.
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  2. Describe the process in details by which an Amoeba obtains its food.

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  4. Justify the statement, “Mitochondria are power houses of the cell”.

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  5. Explain the structure of mitochondria.

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  6. Describe the structure of plastids.

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  7. What are different types of plastids ? Mention their functions.

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  8. List two similarities between Mitochondria and plastids.

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  9. What are the functions of Golgi apparatus?

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  10. Describe any three functions of Golgi apparatus.

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  11. What would happen to the life of a cell if there was no Golgi apparatu...

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  13. Describe the process in details by which an Amoeba obtains its food.

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  14. Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?

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  15. Explain why mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell.

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  16. Explain the structure of mitochondria.

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  17. Describe the structure of plastids.

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  18. What are different types of plastids ? Mention their functions.

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  19. List two similarities between Mitochondria and plastids.

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  20. What are the functions of Golgi apparatus?

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