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Mitochondria are called the 'POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL' because they:
AStore all the genetic information of the cell
BGenerate ATP through aerobic respiration
CPackage proteins for cellular secretion
DSynthesise mainly lipids for the membrane
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Generate ATP through aerobic respiration
Mitochondria produce ATP (cell's energy currency) via aerobic respiration (TCA cycle + electron transport chain). Double membrane; inner folded into cristae. Have own DNA + 70S ribosomes (endosymbiosis).
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