Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for extracting energy from carbohydrates to form ATP?
Correct answer: C. Mitochondrion
- A. Ribosome
- B. Chloroplast
- C. Mitochondrion
- D. Lysosome
Explanation
The mitochondrion is called the "powerhouse of the cell" because it breaks down carbohydrates through cellular respiration and produces ATP. Ribosomes make proteins, chloroplasts perform photosynthesis, and lysosomes carry out digestion, but ATP formation mainly occurs in mitochondria.
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