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Cellular respiration is most closely associated with the
Multiple Choice
mitochondrion.
Golgi apparatus.
microtubule.
ribosome.
chloroplast.
Answer: Mitochondrion
Explanation: Cellular respiration is the process of producing chemical energy from the molecule glucose (nutrient). This energy molecule is ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate). Mitochondrion is called the power house of the cell where this process takes place.
This is the cellular respiration process equation
C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
glucose + oxygen --> carbondioxide + water + chemical energy
Incorrect answers:
- Golgi apparatus: Present within the cytoplasm. It is mainly responsible for processing and transportation of various substances and molecules.
- Microtubule: They are hollow structures that are mainly responsible for giving shape and support to the cell.
- Ribosome: They are mainly proteins that are present in cytoplasm or on Rough endoplasmic reticulum. They are mainly involved in protein synthesis.
- Chloroplast: It is a organelle of the plant cell where photosynthesis process takes place and hence food is prepared needed for various metabolic processes.