Within a eukaryotic cell, aerobic cellular respiration occurs within the _____. mitochondria nucleus ribosomes
Biology · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Correct answer is mitochondria.
In the process of cellular respiration, mitochondria function as the main organelle. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell. They are rod-shaped organelles which convert nutrients into ATP. ATP is the energy currency of the cell which is produced by mitochondria. Aerobic respiration takes place in the powerhouse of the cell, i.e mitochondria.
Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.