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The site of greatest energy production in a muscle cell is the________________________?

Correct answer: B. Mitochondria.

  • A. Cytoplasm.
  • B. Mitochondria.
  • C. Ribosomes.
  • D. Nucleus

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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