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weqwewe [10]
2 years ago
6

Which cell organelle is responsible for regulating biochemical activies

Biology
1 answer:
Yuri [45]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

B. The cytoplasm

Explanation:

One of the main responsibilities of the cytoplasm is to control all metabolic activity that takes place within the cell.

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