The site of greatest energy production in a muscle cell is the________________________?
Correct answer: D. Mitochondria.
- A. Cytoplasm.
- B. Nucleus
- C. Ribosomes.
- D. Mitochondria.
Explanation
Mitochondria produce most of a muscle cell’s ATP through aerobic cellular respiration, so they are often called the cell’s energy-producing organelles. The cytoplasm supports glycolysis, but it is not the site of greatest total energy production.
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