Mitochondria are called the "powerhouse of the cell" because they generate most of the cell's supply of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through oxidative phosphorylation. The overall reaction is: $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{ATP}$
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NEET UG 2025 — Biology Cell Biology
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2025
Official previous-year question
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Question
Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
Options
- A
Nucleus
- B
Ribosome
- C
Mitochondria
- D
Golgi apparatus
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