ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ takes place in mitochondria of the cell.
A
Inhalation
B
Exhalation
C
Cellular respiration
D
Expiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While most aerobic respiration (with oxygen) takes place in the cell’s mitochondria, and anaerobic respiration (without oxygen) takes place within the cell’s cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cellular respiration takes place in the cytoplasm and mitochondria of each cell of the body. Glycolysis occurs inside the cytoplasm, while the TCA cycle occurs inside the matrix of the mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mitochondrion is known for providing the cell with energy because most of cellular respiration occurs within its membranes. Cellular respiration converts glucose into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the energy currency of cells.

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