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Which of the following cellular organelles is commonly referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because it generates chemical energy in the form of ATP?
A. Golgi apparatus
B. Ribosome
C. Mitochondrion✓ Correct Answer
D. Lysosome
💡 Solution & Explanation
Mitochondria generate most of the chemical energy needed to power cellular biochemical reactions through adenosine triphosphate production during cellular respiration. Ribosomes synthesize proteins, Golgi apparatus packages cellular macromolecules, and lysosomes contain digestive enzymes for waste removal.
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