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The organelle called the "powerhouse of the cell" is the:

  • A mitochondrion
  • B the chloroplast
  • C the nucleus
  • D the ribosome

Correct answer: A. mitochondrion

Explanation: Mitochondria generate most of the cell’s ATP.

Concept context

Glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain, fermentation, and the respiratory quotient. The cellular energy-release counterpart to photosynthesis.

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