Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
Which organelle is the primary site of cellular respiration and most ATP production in eukaryotic cells?
A
Ribosome
B
Lysosome
C
Mitochondrion
D
Golgi apparatus
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Understand the function of each organelle listed: Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, Lysosomes are involved in digestion and waste removal, the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids.
Recall that cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.
Identify the organelle where cellular respiration primarily occurs in eukaryotic cells, which involves the breakdown of glucose and other molecules to produce ATP.
Recognize that the mitochondrion is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it is the site where most ATP is generated through oxidative phosphorylation.
Conclude that among the options given, the mitochondrion is the organelle responsible for the primary site of cellular respiration and ATP production.
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