SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

________ are called the ‘Powerhouses’ of the cell.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mitochondria.

  • Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration.
  • It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.