Organelles that are regarded as the "powerhouse" of the cell and in which the oxidative reactions of the respiratory process take place are:
Correct answer: C. Mitochondria
- A. Chloroplasts
- B. Endoplasmic reticulum
- C. Mitochondria
- D. Lysosomes
Explanation
Mitochondria are often referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell because they are the site of oxidative phosphorylation, where the majority of ATP is produced through the electron transport chain and ATP synthase during cellular respiration.
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Cellular respiration explains how cells release energy from glucose through glycolysis, the link reaction, Krebs cycle and electron transport chain. It includes ATP production, substrate-level and oxidative phosphorylation, aerobic versus anaerobic respiration, and the roles of mitochondria, oxygen and fermentation in energy transfer.
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