Multiple Choice
In the human body, which cell type would typically contain the greatest number of mitochondria due to its high and continuous ATP demand?
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11. Aerobic Respiration
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, in which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur?
A
Lysosome
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Mitochondrion
D
Ribosome
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the main function of cellular respiration, which is to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.
Identify the organelle responsible for this process in eukaryotic cells by considering where the majority of ATP production occurs.
Understand that the mitochondrion is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it is the site where the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation take place.
Recognize that other organelles like lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, and ribosomes have different primary functions unrelated to cellular respiration.
Conclude that the mitochondrion is the organelle where cellular respiration primarily occurs in eukaryotic cells.
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