Question

Refer to the following five terms to answer the following questions. Choose the most appropriate term for each phrase. Each term may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A.lysosome
B.vacuole
C.mitochondrion
D.Golgi apparatus
E.peroxisome

one of the main energy transformers of cells
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

Answer 1

Answer: 3. C. mitochondrion

Explanation:

Mitochondrion in a cell is defined as the powerhouse of the cell which provide energy to the whole cell.

A mitochondrion is has a membranous layer and bean-shaped organelle that is the “energy transformer” of the cell. They contibute to the  biochemical processes of the cell called cellular respiration. They works as a digestive system which takes nutrients, breaks them into several energy rich molecules for the cell.

Hence, the correct answer is 3. C. "mitochondrion".