AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2001

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    ?Power house' of the cell is called :

    A)                 nucleus                               

    B)                 ribosome

    C)                 mitochondria    

    D)                  Golgi complex

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Mitochondria are filamentous, rod shaped bodies of 3 - 5 n diameter and 40 m length, cytoplasmic cell organelles, occur only in eukaryotic cells. These are known as ?power house? of the cell; because, these are the sites of production of energy rich molecules called ATP (AdenosineTri Phosphate). ATP is a high energy bound phosphate molecule it provides energy for approximately all biological processes, taking place within a cell.


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