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Which cell organelle is called the ‘Powerhouse of the cell’.

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The cell organelle commonly referred to as the "Powerhouse of the cell" is the mitochondrion. Mitochondria are responsible for generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the primary energy currency of the cell. They play a crucial role in cellular respiration, converting nutrients into ATP through a series of biochemical reactions.