Question

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what is the name of the organelle found in animal cells whose function is energy production?
a. nucleus
b. mitochondrion
c. chlorophyll
d. chloroplast

Explanation:

The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell. It generates ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell, through processes like cellular respiration. The nucleus contains genetic material. Chlorophyll is a pigment (not an organelle) involved in photosynthesis in plants. Chloroplasts are plant - cell organelles for photosynthesis. Since the question is about an animal - cell organelle for energy production, mitochondrion is the correct answer.

Answer:

B. Mitochondrion