Question

which of the following structures are built to function as the powerhouses of the cell? cell membrane nucleus mitochondria ribosome

Explanation:

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine - triphosphate (ATP) through cellular respiration. The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, the nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities, and ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.

Answer:

C. Mitochondria