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Which cell organelle is primarily responsible for converting glucose and oxygen into usable energy (ATP) through cellular respiration?

A Nucleus
B Endoplasmic Reticulum
C Mitochondria
D Ribosomes

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Mitochondria are often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they are the primary sites where cellular respiration occurs, generating ATP for cellular activities.

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