Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the presence of mitochondria in plant and animal cells?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is commonly referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces most cellular ATP during aerobic respiration?
A
Ribosome
B
Lysosome
C
Mitochondrion
D
Golgi apparatus
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Understand the role of ATP in the cell: ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the main energy currency used by cells to perform various functions.
Recall that aerobic respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.
Identify the organelle responsible for aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells, which is the site where most ATP is produced.
Recognize that the mitochondrion is the organelle known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it carries out aerobic respiration and generates the majority of cellular ATP.
Differentiate mitochondria from other organelles listed (ribosome, lysosome, Golgi apparatus) by their specific function related to energy production.
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