Which organelle controls the activities of the cell, such as protein synthesis, gene action, cell division, and metabolic rate?

A) nucleus
B) mitochondria
C) rough endoplasmic reticulum
D) lysosomes


A
Explanation:
B) The mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
C) The rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins.
D) Lysosomes are vesicles filled with powerful enzymes to "clean" the cell.

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