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Multiple Choice
Which organelle is primarily responsible for synthesizing ATP in eukaryotic cells?
A
Golgi apparatus
B
Chloroplasts
C
Mitochondria
D
Ribosomes
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Identify the function of each organelle listed in the problem: Golgi apparatus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and ribosomes.
Understand that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.
Recall that mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they are the primary site of ATP synthesis through a process called oxidative phosphorylation.
Recognize that chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, which also produces ATP, but primarily in plant cells and through a different process.
Conclude that the organelle primarily responsible for synthesizing ATP in most eukaryotic cells is the mitochondria, as they are present in both plant and animal cells and are directly involved in energy production.