The organelles that are known as the "power plants" or the "powerhouses" of the cell are the

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The organelles known as the "power plants" or "powerhouses" of the cell are the mitochondria. They are responsible for producing the energy currency of the cell, ATP, through a process called cellular respiration. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, nuclei are the control center of the cell, and lysosomes are responsible for breaking down waste materials.

The Organelles That Are Known as the "Power Plants" or the "Powerhouses