Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Quiz
Where does cellular respiration, the process of converting chemical energy into ATP, take place in eukaryotic cells?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Rationale: Cellular respiration, the process of converting chemical energy into ATP, takes place in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they are responsible for generating most of the cell's ATP through the process of cellular respiration. This process involves the breakdown of glucose and other organic molecules to produce ATP, which is the primary energy currency of the cell. The other organelles listed in the options (nucleus, ribosomes, and Golgi apparatus) do not play a direct role in cellular respiration.
(a) The nucleus is the control center of the cell and stores the genetic material.
(b) Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.
(d) The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, packaging, and transporting proteins and other molecules.
(a) The nucleus is the control center of the cell and stores the genetic material.
(b) Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.
(d) The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, packaging, and transporting proteins and other molecules.