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which of the following cell organelle is know as powerhouse of the cell ?

A

Lysosome

B

Mitochondria

C

Golgi Apparatus

D

Plastids

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. The biochemical processes of the cell are known as cellular respiration.
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