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Multiple Choice
Which organelle is primarily responsible for providing energy for the cell?
A
Chloroplasts
B
Mitochondria
C
Ribosomes
D
Nucleus
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1
Identify the function of each organelle listed in the options: Chloroplasts, Mitochondria, Ribosomes, and Nucleus.
Understand that chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, primarily in plant cells.
Recognize that mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the main energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration.
Note that ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.
Acknowledge that the nucleus houses the cell's genetic material and is involved in regulating gene expression and cell division, but not directly in energy production.