Question 1 / 20 0% Correct What is the primary function of the mitochondria within a cell? A Storage of genetic material B Protein synthesis C Waste removal and detoxification D Energy production through cellular respiration Continue Continue Answer Explanation Mitochondria are often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy. A. Storage of genetic material 23% B. Protein synthesis 26% C. Waste removal and detoxification 27% D. Energy production through cellular respiration 24% Continue
