Which organelle is involved in aerobic respiration?
Correct answer: A. Mitochondria
- A. Mitochondria
- B. Lysosome
- C. Plastids
- D. Ribosome
Explanation
The correct answer is mitochondria. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of ATP, which is used as a source of chemical energy. They do this through aerobic respiration, a process that involves oxygen to convert glucose into ATP. In contrast, lysosomes are involved in breaking down waste materials, plastids are involved in photosynthesis, and ribosomes synthesize proteins, none of which are directly involved in the process of aerobic respiration.
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