Multiple Choice
In which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur in eukaryotic cells?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
A
Package and sort proteins for secretion via the Golgi apparatus
B
Generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation during cellular respiration
C
Synthesize proteins by translating mRNA on ribosomes in the cytosol
D
Store genetic information as the cell’s main repository of DNA in the nucleus
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the main organelles mentioned in the options and their known functions in eukaryotic cells.
Recall that mitochondria are often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they generate energy in the form of ATP.
Understand that ATP production in mitochondria occurs through a process called oxidative phosphorylation, which is part of cellular respiration.
Compare this function with other organelles: the Golgi apparatus packages and sorts proteins, ribosomes synthesize proteins, and the nucleus stores genetic information.
Conclude that the primary function of mitochondria is to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation during cellular respiration.
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