
Which organelle is commonly referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell' due to its role in energy production?
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Options:
- Chloroplast
- Mitochondrion
- Ribosome
- Golgi apparatus
Correct answer: Mitochondrion
Explanation: Mitochondria generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation and are known as the cell's powerhouses; many human cells contain hundreds to thousands of mitochondria.
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