Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell and produces ATP?(1 point)
Responses
Nucleus
Nucleus
Mitochondrion
Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Chloroplast
Mitochondrion
The organelle known as the "powerhouse" of the cell and responsible for producing ATP is the mitochondrion. To determine the correct answer, you can recall the functions and characteristics of organelles in a cell.
The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains the cell's genetic material, which provides instructions for cellular activities. It is not directly involved in ATP production.
The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and detoxification processes in the cell. While it plays important roles in cellular functions, it is not responsible for ATP production.
The chloroplast is a organelle found in plant cells that captures sunlight to produce energy via photosynthesis. Although it is involved in energy production, it produces glucose (sugar) instead of ATP.
Therefore, the correct answer is the mitochondrion, as it is the organelle primarily responsible for ATP production through cellular respiration.