Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' and is semi-autonomous? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' and is semi-autonomous?
A. Endoplasmic reticulum
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Golgi apparatus
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they are the site of aerobic respiration and ATP production. They are semi-autonomous because they possess their own circular DNA, RNA, and 70S ribosomes, allowing them to synthesize some of their own proteins and replicate independently of the nucleus.

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