Question

Difficulty: EasyCell Biology, Genetics, and Evolution

Which of the following cellular organelles is primarily responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP during cellular respiration?

  1. MitochondriaAnswer
  2. B
    Ribosomes
  3. C
    Lysosomes
  4. D
    Golgi apparatus

Answer

Mitochondria
Mitochondria are double-membrane organelles where aerobic respiration takes place, yielding ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the biological process mentioned in the stem.
The process described is cellular respiration and the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
Cellular respiration is the metabolic pathway that extracts chemical energy from nutrients.
2
Match the biological process to the corresponding cell organelle.
Mitochondria contain the enzymes for the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain required to produce ATP.
Mitochondria act as the site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells.

Key Concept

Function of Mitochondria in Cellular Respiration
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